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Flocabulary Unit 1-5 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
We waited for the storm to ______ before we went outside.
a)
abate
b)
accelerate
c)
flabbergast
d)
notify
2.
I tried to tell Becky about my 8 foot tall boyfriend, but she was ____ and didn't think I was telling the truth.
a)
incredulous
b)
robust
c)
trivial
d)
abnormal
3.

Which person is a firebrand?

a)

a student who organizes a canned food drive with the school's permission.

b)

a scientist who works long hours to find a cure for a deadly disease

c)

a soccer player who is sad all of the time.

d)

a worker who goes against his employer's wishes to organize a union

4.

Which would be most likely to cause mirth?

a)

a comedy show.

b)

the death of a beloved pet.

c)

having to stand up to a bully.

d)

a long, exhausting day digging holes.

5.
To make or become less in amount or intensity
a)
abate
b)
accelerate
c)
flabbergast
d)
notify
6.
Not willing to believe something
a)
incredulous
b)
abrupt
c)
trivial
d)
grim
7.
This word describes someone famous for something evil.
a)
annihilate
b)
infamous
c)
incident
d)
poised
8.
This word means calm and controlled. 
a)
poised
b)
avert
c)
canine
d)
infamous
9.
Which character is most likely to be infamous?
a)
a dangerous pirate
b)
an adorable dolphin
c)
a well-liked actress
d)
a hardworking postal carrier
10.

What word means too flashy and showy

a)

Illiterate

b)

Potential

c)

Docile

d)

Gaudy

11.

What word means sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of smell or taste

a)

Acclaim

b)

Acrid

c)

Vista

d)

Flaw

12.

Jena looked __________________ as she confidently gave a speech to the large crowd.

a)

poised

b)

incredulous

c)

gaudy

d)

stodgy

13.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word astute?

a)

The teacher thought Tameka's comment about the story was very insightful.

b)

It was impossible to tell who wrote the angry note found in the bathroom.

c)

I had to take a long shower after I played football in the rain for an hour.

d)

Marlon's mother loves to watch old movies, but he thinks they're boring.

14.

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word: stodgy

a)

old-fashioned

b)

unknown

c)

bright

d)

acceptable

15.
Jordan made the _______ comment that bullys often have problems at home.
a)
bystander
b)
astute
c)
casuaty
d)
anonymous
16.
Which of these foods have an acrid taste?
a)
coconut
b)
pizza
c)
grapefruit
d)
fried chicken
17.
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word gaudy?
a)
Mark is so forgetful that he often can't remember the name of his little sister. 
b)
I was shocked when I discovered that the stereo I wanted cost $15,000. 
c)
Carmine decided to paint his house white so it would look like the other houses in the neighborhood.
d)
Alessandra showed up for our meeting wearing a neon purple dress and a sparkly green wig.
18.
A troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel
a)
toxic
b)
wary
c)
firebrand
d)
sullen
19.
Joy, fun and laughter
a)
mirth
b)
subtle
c)
urgent
d)
aspire
20.
What is the definition of "stodgy"?
a)
to move with great speed; to rush violently
b)
heavy, dull, or boring; old-fashioned
c)
honor or respect shown publicly