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Flocab Midterm

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 4hrs 59mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word teeming?

a)

The park was extremely crowded.

b)

Bob added cheese to his sandwich.

c)

Lakisha doesn't care one way or the other

d)

There's a great view from the top of that building.

2.

Which place is generally the most desolate?

a)

a city

b)

a circus

c)

a desert

d)

an airplane

3.

Jethro always seemed to be wrangling with someone. People used to call him...

a)

a lover-boy

b)

enthusiastic

c)

lonely

d)

argumentative

4.

Malcolm didn't really think much of the performer. His response was

a)

desolate

b)

ardent

c)

blasé

d)

anarchy

5.

My new camera is designed for taking panoramic shots. I use it to take pictures of

a)

people

b)

insects

c)

landscapes

d)

flowers

6.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word fend?

a)

Shana fought off a bear in the woods.

b)

Shana looked at the destroyed city.

c)

Shana came in first in the spelling bee.

d)

Shana was grounded by her dad.

7.

When school ended for the summer the halls were in complete chaos and

a)

panorama

b)

tract

c)

reception

d)

anarchy

8.

Ricardo was vying for a nomination for student council president. He was

a)

hoping he wouldn't get nominated

b)

submitting a nomination for his friend

c)

fighting to win a nomination

d)

sabotaging another candidate

9.

What did Principal Ortega mean when she asked the students to have a reception for their teacher's return?

a)

Throw a party and invite the whole school to welcome her.

b)

Hide under the desks to trick her when she arrives.

c)

Leave school unannounced one day.

d)

Throw a ball so the teacher could catch it.

10.

The new commercials augmented the company's sales. The company's sales.

a)

stopped

b)

decreased

c)

increased

d)

stayed the same

11.

I love dogs and vice versa.

a)

Dogs love me.

b)

Dogs hate me.

c)

I love dogs.

d)

I can't stand dogs.

12.

Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of the word rubble?

a)

a beautiful view of the landscape

b)

the ruins of a bombed-out city

c)

the beginning of a voyage

d)

a dog taking a nap

13.

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word: embark

a)

control

b)

defend

c)

yell

d)

arrive

14.

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word: ardent

a)

intense

b)

not caring

c)

without any people

d)

funny

15.

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word: tract

a)

gap

b)

hole

c)

fighting

d)

area

16.

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word: reception

a)

game

b)

party

c)

hoax

d)

election

17.

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word: augment

a)

wrangle

b)

compete for

c)

add to

d)

dispute

18.

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word: desolate

a)

empty

b)

cold

c)

unimpressed

d)

crowded

19.

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word: anarchy

a)

peace

b)

view

c)

end

d)

beginning

20.

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word: blasé

a)

reversely

b)

strange

c)

excited

d)

less than

21.
Choose the antonym of the word chastise
a)
hate
b)
keep the same
c)
regret
d)
encourage
22.
Choose the antonym of the word tedious
a)
entertaining
b)
increasing
c)
rushing
d)
not spreading
23.
Which of the following is an example of a dialect?
a)
a car that can fly
b)
a sudden explosion
c)
someone relaxing in an armchair
d)
someone speaking with a regional accent
24.
Which of the following is preposterous?
a)
a boring movie
b)
a woman yelling at her son
c)
a politician expression disapproval of a plan
d)
a panda that speaks fluent German
25.
Bob lolled all day.  He was
a)
hard-working
b)
lazy
c)
ridiculous
d)
mean
26.
Oscar chastised Celia, probably because
a)
Celia had done something wrong
b)
he was attracted to her
c)
she was regrettable
d)
she was weird
27.
Which of the following is an example of spontaneous?
a)
the rain going away
b)
a kid suddenly deciding to move to India
c)
a helicopter
d)
a scientist who changes the DNA of frogs
28.
Which is the most tedious activity?
a)
reading
b)
coughing without covering your mouth
c)
throwing a surprise birthday party for your friend
d)
copying the dictionary page by page
29.
It all culminated. It
a)
fell apart
b)
felt weird
c)
all came to an end
d)
changed
30.
Cameron deplores the state of the world. She
a)
thinks about it all the time
b)
wishes it were different
c)
thinks it's wonderful
d)
yells at people about it
31.
Which of the following is most often considered contagious?
a)
a teddy-bear
b)
an ocean
c)
a disease
d)
a dream
32.
If something hovers, you can probably
a)
fix it
b)
walk underneath it
c)
catch a cold from it
d)
add more to it later
33.
That thing is easy to modify. You can easily
a)
change it
b)
recline in it
c)
decline it
d)
finish it
34.
The wedding was a bizarre event. It was
a)
the conclusion of lots of preparation
b)
strange
c)
terrible
d)
cheerful
35.
Choose the synonym of the vocabulary word deplore
a)
regret
b)
float
c)
strongly dislike
d)
increase
36.
Choose the synonym of the word amiss
a)
faulty
b)
permanent
c)
strange
d)
sudden
37.
Choose the synonym of the word avail
a)
fly above the ground
b)
benefit
c)
spread
d)
discipline
38.
Choose the synonym of the word subside
a)
remain the same
b)
change
c)
increase
d)
decline
39.
Choose the synonym of the word preposterous
a)
pretty
b)
changed
c)
easily transmittable
d)
absurd
40.
Choose the antonym of the vocabulary word loll
a)
interest
b)
bemoan
c)
hurry
d)
rise
41.
In the computer business, Bill Gates is one of the most powerful
a)
mercenaries
b)
villains
c)
tycoons
d)
citadels
42.
Those guys are said to have plundered. In other words, they
a)
slandered.
b)
regretted.
c)
searched blindly.
d)
robbed.
43.
To our surprise, Theo patted the cat gingerly and
a)
softly.
b)
chaotically.
c)
blindly.
d)
roughly.
44.
Randall rued the day he paid $450 for an iPod. He
a)
spoke highly of it.
b)
became ill.
c)
regretted it.
d)
made money on that day.
45.
Which of the following is an example of a citadel?
a)
the world is flat
b)
a hired soldier
c)
break
d)
an Irish castle
46.
Bin asked his mom to __________ when he needed help resolving a dispute with the cable guy.
a)
villify
b)
plunder
c)
intervene
d)
grope
47.
Samuel overthrew the government with his mercenaries, or
a)
hired soldiers.
b)
wealthy business owners.
c)
necessary things.
d)
buffoons.
48.
Lina vilified Hiro when she
a)
robbed him.
b)
spoke unfavorably of him.
c)
grabbed him.
d)
brought him a sandwich.
49.
Samantha is the richest woman I know. Her business generates a huge amount of 
a)
turbulence.
b)
fallacy.
c)
staples.
d)
revenue.
50.
What is most likely considered a staple?
a)
the sun orbits the Earth
b)
investment accounts
c)
Donald Trump
d)
milk
51.
When the lights are out, you might have to
a)
plunder.
b)
clad.
c)
grope.
d)
vilify.
52.
Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the vocabulary word clad.
a)
happy
b)
careful
c)
stirred up
d)
dressed
53.
Choose the synonym of the word turbulent.
a)
reckless
b)
stormy
c)
turbo
d)
soothing
54.
Choose the synonym of the word intervene.
a)
interview
b)
step in
c)
make money
d)
hire
55.
Choose the synonym of the word balmy.
a)
mild
b)
cold
c)
choppy
d)
hot
56.
Choose the synonym of the word gingerly.
a)
thoughtlessly
b)
viciously
c)
carefully
d)
recklessly
57.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning) of the vocabulary word revenue.
a)
income
b)
losses
c)
an important material
d)
evil man
58.
Choose the antonym of the word fallacy
a)
soldier
b)
unnecessary item
c)
fact
d)
myth
59.
Choose the antonym of the word plunder.
a)
feel
b)
step in and stop
c)
give back
d)
steal
60.
A fallacy is a belief that is
a)
certain
b)
wrong
c)
refreshing
d)
held among many people
61.
The word renown usually refers to
a)
belief.
b)
changing things.
c)
fame.
d)
keeping things the same.
62.
Which of the following is not humane?
a)
torture
b)
voting
c)
Batman really exists
d)
changing things
63.
Which is the most capacious?
a)
a castle
b)
a war
c)
a dinner party
d)
a job at McDonalds
64.
Who would most often be considered servile?
a)
a general
b)
a firefighter
c)
a librarian
d)
a butler
65.
After three months, Zeena decided to forfeit. She
a)
asked for help.
b)
gave up.
c)
launched into a violent speech.
d)
recommended a change.
66.
Opie wants to lower the driving age, outlaw fast food and give health care to everyone. He is
a)
conservative.
b)
servile.
c)
liberal.
d)
renowned.
67.
Bob is the ultimate salesman. He is the
a)
most famous.
b)
greatest.
c)
poorest.
d)
traveling salesman.
68.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word attribute?
a)
Padme carefully considers who to vote for.
b)
Padme believes she's a good student because she studies hard.
c)
Padme loves horseback riding.
d)
Padme yelled at her husband.
69.
Which of the following people dresses in a conservative way?
a)
Juana wears short skirts and tank tops.
b)
Billy wears baggy jeans and XXL t-shirts.
c)
Tabatha wears long dresses and sweaters.
d)
Pedro wears running shorts and a jersey.
70.
Paul advocated for something. He
a)
died for a cause.
b)
ran for it.
c)
considered it.
d)
argued for it.
71.
What do countries often wage?
a)
healthcare
b)
wars
c)
flames
d)
supplies
72.
If you have no recourse, you have no
a)
help.
b)
money.
c)
knowledge.
d)
votes.
73.
Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the word ultimate.
a)
secure
b)
poor
c)
awkward
d)
last
74.
Choose the synonym of the word tirade.
a)
siege
b)
outburst
c)
belief
d)
cruelty
75.
Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the word forfeit.
a)
surrender
b)
follow through
c)
argue
d)
make money
76.
Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the word inaugurate.
a)
begin
b)
hit
c)
cause
d)
consider
77.
Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the word humane.
a)
unknown
b)
easy
c)
caring
d)
bossy
78.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning) of the word capacious.
a)
mean
b)
tiny
c)
rich
d)
incredible
79.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning) of the word servile.
a)
ample
b)
liberal
c)
simple
d)
bossy
80.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning) of the word plausible.
a)
capable
b)
imperfect
c)
doubtful
d)
soothing
81.
Mariah had a fastidious approach to homework. She always
a)
left it for the last minute.
b)
paid close attention.
c)
did it very quickly.
d)
did it first.
82.
Heath's attendance was sporadic. He
a)
came to class from time to time.
b)
never came to class.
c)
paid attention in class.
d)
had an impeccable attendance record.
83.
Jean rebuked me. She
a)
ignored me.
b)
praised me.
c)
laughed at me.
d)
criticized me harshly.
84.
We were deployed. We were
a)
delayed.
b)
ready to give up.
c)
in position.
d)
visible.
85.
What is it a good idea to minimize?
a)
the money you make
b)
the number of "Ds" you get in school
c)
mp3 players
d)
your doctor's advise
86.
The Theory of Evolution states that animals
a)
adapt and change as time goes on.
b)
stay the same despite environmental changes.
c)
die when food is in short supply.
d)
live when food is in short supply.
87.
Which of the following is an atrocity?
a)
game shows
b)
food
c)
the Holocaust
d)
sending a spaceship to another galaxy
88.
If you have a perspective on politics, you have
a)
a courtside seat.
b)
an opinion on the matter.
c)
an aversion to it.
d)
a mastery of it.
89.
Sara thought the captions in the cartoons were the funniest part.
a)
She liked the words more than the pictures.
b)
She liked the songs more than the pictures.
c)
She liked the fight scenes the most.
d)
She liked the characters the most.
90.
The principal said that installing juice machines in the cafeteria would not be feasible.
a)
It would not be too hard.
b)
It would not happen now, but maybe later.
c)
It would not be possible.
d)
It would not be popular.
91.
Leona exemplified strong leadership abilities. She
a)
was a poor leader.
b)
was a better follower.
c)
was a good role model for future leaders.
d)
was shy about her leadership abilities.
92.
Something inventive is
a)
hungry.
b)
new and creative.
c)
dangerous and risky.
d)
able to be accomplished.
93.
Choose the synonym of the word minimize.
a)
increase
b)
lessen
c)
send out
d)
hold in
94.
Choose the synonym of the word discern.
a)
assist
b)
show by example
c)
ignore
d)
distinguish
95.
Choose the synonym of the word voracious.
a)
hungry
b)
small
c)
average
d)
trustworthy
96.
Choose the synonym of the word deploy.
a)
delayed
b)
reduce
c)
send out
d)
remove
97.
Choose the synonym of the word abet.
a)
gamble
b)
criticize
c)
prevent
d)
help
98.
Choose the antonym of the word sporadic.
a)
full
b)
occasional
c)
absent
d)
regular
99.
Choose the antonym of the word atrocity.
a)
stragnge act
b)
possibility
c)
wonderful act
d)
containment
100.
Choose the antonym of the word feasible.
a)
unpopular
b)
impossible
c)
possible
d)
popular
101.

During standardized testing, students are _____ two pencils and five pieces of scratch paper.

a)

bountiful

b)

assimilated

c)

allotted

d)

shackled

102.

The injured wild chimpanzee had to ______ to its new home at the animal rescue sanctuary.

a)

foster

b)

bountiful

c)

assimilate

d)

sublime

103.

Our P.E. teacher always tried to ______ teamwork in us as she taught us different sports.

a)

theme

b)

instill

c)

assimilate

d)

allot

104.

The movie's main ______ was about the important of friendship.

a)

ornate

b)

shackle

c)

memoir

d)

theme

105.

The party was ______, an amazing mix of good people, great music, and delicious food.

a)

bountiful

b)

phenomenon

c)

sublime

d)

haven

106.

Her ability to predict car accidents was a strange ______.

a)

phenomenon

b)

haven

c)

conventional

d)

foster

107.

It was ______ of our teacher to tell us that the test would be all multiple choice and then change it to an essay test.

a)

ornate

b)

conventional

c)

sublime

d)

deceptive

108.

The reception hall was so ______ decorated; it looked like someone had thrown shiny jewels over everything.

a)

phenomenon

b)

deceptively

c)

ornately

d)

conventionally

109.

I decided to write a(n) ______ about my life as the adopted child of a millionaire.

a)

phenomenon

b)

memoir

c)

ornate

d)

bountiful

110.

Since the police had ______ me to the chair, I could not reach into my pocket to use my phone.

a)

assimilated

b)

instilled

c)

surpassed

d)

shackled

111.

Haven't I always ______ your artistic talents, buying you lessons and instruments and such?

a)

instilled

b)

fostered

c)

allotted

d)

assimilated

112.

Kendra hopes to ______ the other climbers when they stop to rest.

a)

instill

b)

deceptive

c)

surpass

d)

allot

113.

The wedding ceremony was so ______; I swear I had seen it a hundred times before.

a)

deceptive

b)

theme

c)

conventional

d)

bountiful

114.

In the hospital, there was a(n) ______ supply of pills.

a)

deceptive

b)

bountiful

c)

surpassed

d)

ornate

115.

It is a myth that Cuba is a safe ______ for criminals.

a)

haven

b)

theme

c)

memoir

d)

shackle

116.

I was planning a Hawaiian ______ party.

a)

shackled

b)

instilled

c)

themed

d)

haven

117.

Candace, an Olympic skier, hopes to ______ previous speed records.

a)

surpass

b)

instill

c)

shackle

d)

foster

118.

Our new teacher ______ us each three free homework passes for the semester.

a)

instilled

b)

fostered

c)

allotted

d)

shackled

119.

It was once a trend to have a ______ collection of Beanie Babies.

a)

assimilated

b)

phenomenon

c)

bountiful

d)

deceptive

120.

One of the most interesting books I've read is the ______ of Miles Davis.

a)

theme

b)

haven

c)

shackle

d)

memoir

121.

My stereo system has four components or

a)

buttons

b)

wires

c)

separate pieces

d)

settings

122.

Miranda defaced the wall. She

a)

Spoiled its appearance

b)

Opened it

c)

Turned toward it

d)

Disapproved of it

123.

What does it mean to say an era was a bonanza for investors?

a)

Investors lost a lot of money.

b)

Investors bought lots of fruit.

c)

There were investors in nearly every household.

d)

Investors made a ton of money.

124.

I like to have a rational person in my group because they tend to

a)

Say crazy, unpredictable things

b)

Succumb to my demands

c)

Think and reason effectively

d)

Be highly intelligent

125.

The lake in front of Tito’s house was serene or

a)

Turbulent

b)

Peaceful

c)

Boring

d)

Disconcerting

126.

Many scientists believe that outer space is infinite, or that it

a)

Is made of very fine matter

b)

Ends just beyond the sun

c)

Goes on forever

d)

Is unrefined

127.

The sting of a certain kind of honeybee is said to be benign because it

a)

Is very harmful to humans

b)

is harmful only to some animals

c)

Comes from a bee

d)

Is not harmful

128.

Lucia got an F because she didn’t cite her sources in her paper. She didn’t

a)

List her sources of information

b)

Use any sources of information

c)

Pay her sources of information

d)

Call her sources of information

129.

Which is likely to be the most lucrative job?

a)

Babysitter

b)

Lifeguard

c)

Doctor

d)

Teacher

130.

Ms. Hale said, “I’m tired of your antics,” to the

a)

Shy girl in the back

b)

Class clown

c)

Teacher’s pet

d)

Star pupil

131.

The most difficult parts about math are the concepts, also known as

a)

Main ideas

b)

Formulae

c)

Equations

d)

Numbers

132.

“Do we have an accord?” Yes,

a)

We have a car

b)

We have a problem

c)

We have two of them

d)

We have an agreement

133.

Synonym - succumb

a)

Ignore

b)

Give in

c)

Withhold

d)

Avoid

134.

Synonym - lucrative

a)

Profitable

b)

Noisy

c)

Safe

d)

Harmful

135.

Synonym - transition

a)

Bonanza

b)

Concept

c)

Enigma

d)

Shift

136.

Synonym - benign

a)

Harmless

b)

Harmful

c)

Skilled

d)

Loud

137.

Synonym - enigma

a)

Answer

b)

Illness

c)

Puzzle

d)

Path

138.

Antonym - cite

a)

Make reference to

b)

Error

c)

Place

d)

Leave out

139.

Antonym - serene

a)

Calm

b)

Stormy

c)

Noisy

d)

Tranquil

140.

Antonym - accord

a)

Agreement

b)

Exit

c)

Antic

d)

Argument

141.
Which of the following questions best demonstrates the meaning of authority? 
a)
Jim was stuck in jail for twenty years. 
b)
Jim wrote a book. 
c)
Jim told his workers what to do. 
d)
Jim prevented his family from worrying. 
142.
An eventful day is one in which __________. 
a)
you are bored out of your mind
b)
a lot happens 
c)
the sun shines very brightly
d)
you hear a very loud sound
143.
What or who do the police apprehend? 
a)
pastries 
b)
people who they believe have broken the law
c)
crimes
d)
the lawyers who pursue the case
144.
To act conscientiously is to act _________. 
a)
with care
b)
quickly 
c)
without care
d)
slowly
145.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word languish? 
a)
My cat became too weak to stand as she got older. 
b)
We cooked a delicious meal. 
c)
When I read the passage, I understood it completely.
d)
My mother gazed into the mirror and smiled. 
146.
Which of the following makes a strident sound? 
a)
a coach with a soft voice
b)
a saxaphone
c)
nails on a chalkboard
d)
outer space
147.
If something rankled Kevin, it ________. 
a)
arrested him
b)
hurt him very badly 
c)
bothered him
d)
prevented him from doing something
148.
Which is a dire circumstance? 
a)
you are thirsty for something sweet
b)
your car breaks down in the middle of the Sahara Desert
c)
you go to court to press charges 
d)
you get mad at a teacher that won't call on you
149.
Which of the following phrases best demonstrates the meaning of the word facilitate? 
a)
stopping at a redlight
b)
arresting a criminal 
c)
helping an adult learn to read
d)
thinking about a higher power
150.
The students were sweltering.  They were ________. 
a)
taking a quiz
b)
arguing with each other 
c)
becoming weak 
d)
sweating a lot 
151.
A millennium is _______. 
a)
infinity 
b)
a century
c)
a very bright star
d)
a thousand years
152.
Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of the word deter? 
a)
The officer arrested them. 
b)
The officer was in intense pain. 
c)
The officer gave a lot of thought as to whether he would retire. 
d)
The officer convinced the man not to blow up the building. 
153.
Choose the SYNONYM for dire. 
a)
urgent
b)
full of events
c)
careful 
d)
cold
154.
Choose the SYNONYM of the word facilitate. 
a)
confuse
b)
make easy 
c)
prevent
d)
move against
155.
Choose the SYNONYM for the word recur. 
a)
arrest
b)
become weak
c)
repeat
d)
hot
156.
Choose the SYNONYM for the word conscientious. 
a)
splendid
b)
irritated
c)
bright
d)
thoughtful
157.
Choose the SYNONYM for the word languish. 
a)
arrest
b)
prevent
c)
make easy
d)
weaken
158.
Choose the ANTONYM for the word rankle. 
a)
arrest
b)
prevent
c)
raise 
d)
relax
159.
Choose the ANTONYM for the word luminous. 
a)
not important 
b)
careful
c)
dark 
d)
hot 
160.
Choose the ANTONYM for the word excruciating. 
a)
irritating 
b)
pleasant
c)
hot 
d)
gross

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