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Rachel's Journal Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mishap

Although there were a few minor mishaps, the birthday party went well.

a)

To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. 

b)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea;

To stop and refuse to do something

c)

An unlucky accident

2.

Rustling

The leaves were gently rustling in the wind.

a)

A soft, muffled crackling sound;

Soft sounds of something rubbing against something else

b)

Severe physical or mental suffering

c)

To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. 

3.

Lectured

The teacher lectured about the American Revolution for over an hour.

a)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea;

To stop and refuse to do something

b)

A speech read or given in front of an audience or class;

Instruction given on a subject

c)

To experience good or bad fortune 

4.

Beacon

The ship followed the beacon, a lighthouse, to the shore.

a)

A strong light that can be seen from far away that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.

b)

To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. 

c)

Shaking;

Trembling

5.

Torment

Kyle is tormented often with severe headaches and migraines. 

a)

Shaking;

Trembling

b)

A condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness

c)

Severe physical or mental suffering

6.

Surged

The crowd surged toward the singer after the concert ended. 

a)

To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. 

b)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea;

To stop and refuse to do something

c)

To experience good or bad fortune 

7.

Quaking

My knees were quaking with fear after I watched a scary movie.

a)

An unlucky accident

b)

Shaking;

Trembling

c)

A soft, muffled crackling sound;

Soft sounds of something rubbing against something else

8.

Disadvantage

One disadvantage of going to the beach on a holiday weekend is that it will be jam-packed with people.

a)

A condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness

b)

Severe physical or mental suffering

c)

An unlucky accident

9.

Balked

She balked at the idea of having to give a speech in front of the class.

a)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea;

To stop and refuse to do something

b)

A speech read or given in front of an audience or class;

Instruction given on a subject

c)

To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. 

10.

Fared

After being homeless for 5 years, his health hasn’t fared well. 

a)

A condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness

b)

To experience good or bad fortune 

c)

Severe physical or mental suffering