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Wordly Wise Lesson 5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct definition of "AVALANCHE"?

a)

A. Snow storm

b)

B. A great amount of something.

c)

C. Mass of earth or ice mixed w/ rocks sliding down a mountain.

d)

B and C

2.

A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

a)

summit

b)

terse

c)

Blizzard

d)

Avalanche

3.

An interesting task or problem; something that takes skill or effort.

a)

Thwart

b)

Foolhardy

c)

Vertical

d)

Challenge

4.

What is the correct definition of "CONQUER"?

a)

To defeat

b)

To get the better of

c)

Both

d)

Neither

5.

A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack.

a)

Crevice

b)

Vertical

c)

Terse

d)

Summit

6.

Synonyms of ______ include reckless; daredevil; rash; and irresponsible.

a)

Optimist

b)

Foolhardy

c)

Terse

d)

Conquer

7.

What is the correct definition of "LURE"?

a)

To tempt or attract with the promise of something good.

b)

Something that attracts.

c)

Artificial bait used for fishing.

d)

All of the above

8.

What is the correct definition for "MAKESHIFT"?

a)

A permanent and usually less strong replacement.

b)

A permanent and usually stronger replacement.

c)

A temporary and usually less strong replacement.

d)

A temporary and usually stronger replacement.

9.

Antonym for depressed and sad

a)

Terse

b)

Foolhardy

c)

Optimist

d)

Crevice

10.

Synonyms for ______ include earlier; prior; former.

a)

Terse

b)

Thwart

c)

Vertical

d)

Previous

11.

What is the correct definition for "ROUTE"?

a)

The path that must be followed to get to a place

b)

Fixed course or area assigned to a sales or delivery person.

c)

Neither

d)

Both

12.

A conference or meeting of the TOP leaders of governments.

a)

Vertical

b)

Summit

c)

Terse

d)

Thwart

13.

Short and to the point

a)

Terse

b)

Crevice

c)

Lure

d)

Thwart

14.

Antonyms for _____ include allow; and facilitate; and assist.

a)

Makeshift

b)

Thwart

c)

Foolhardy

d)

Lure

15.

What is the correct definition for "VERTICAL"?

a)

Top of something

b)

Straight across; left to right

c)

Straight up and down; upright

d)

At an angle