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Star Test Words 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the word arbitrary.

Ex. sentence: That decision seems so arbitrary.

a)

calculated, planned out

b)

determined by chance

c)

decisive and to the point

d)

impossible

2.

Define the word confluence.

Ex. sentence - A confluence of events is leading us toward the finals

a)

backwards

b)

accidental, not on purpose

c)

random

d)

a joining or coming together

3.

Define the word egregious.

Ex. sentence - These were not just typical infractions, they were egregious.

a)

normal

b)

very bad

c)

unplanned

d)

calculated

4.

Define the word inadequate.

Ex. sentence - The effort put forth was inadequate to complete the task.

a)

not enough

b)

more than enough

c)

depressing

d)

embarassing

5.

Define the word diffuse.

Example sentence - The forest was filled with a soft, diffused light.

a)

eliminate

b)

concentrated in one place

c)

to spread out, scatter

d)

bright and shiny

6.

Define the word thwart.

Ex. sentence - Our efforts to win were thwarted by the other team.

a)

to stop from happening

b)

to encourage

c)

to help

d)

to preserve for later use

7.

Define the word anvil.

Ex sentence - I need an anvil to make a metal nametag.

a)

hammer

b)

song

c)

heavy, iron block

d)

excuse

8.

Define the word mantel.

Ex: Go put that picture on the mantel.

a)

bookshelf

b)

beam above the fireplace

c)

television stand

d)

cupboard

9.

Define the word autobiographical.

Ex: The book we read about Reyna Grande was autobiographical.

a)

written by the person about their own life

b)

written by a person about someone else's life

c)

written by several people about an event

d)

written by one person about one event

10.

Define the word immersed.

Ex: We were so immersed in the show that we didn't see him come in.

a)

barely listening to

b)

distracted

c)

to become deeply involved in

d)

to easily believe something

11.

Define the word translucent.

Ex: The stained glass windows were very colorful and translucent.

a)

pieced together

b)

darkened and shaded

c)

completely clear

d)

clear enough for light to pass through

12.

Define the word vile.

Ex: He isn't just disgusting, he is vile.

a)

important and powerful

b)

morally bad, wicked

c)

determined

d)

arrogant and proud

13.

Define the word conundrum.

Ex: Looking around at the pieces he said, "Well, isn't this a conundrum."

a)

a catastrophe

b)

a confusing problem

c)

a mistake

d)

a painting

14.

Define the word curator.

Ex: We spoke to the curator and they showed us where the exhibit was.

a)

captain of a ship

b)

information desk

c)

keeper of a museum

d)

guest service agent

15.

Define the word transcendent.

Ex: We described the actors as absolutely transcendent.

a)

horrible distracting

b)

excited and happy

c)

confusing

d)

beyond a normal human experience

16.

Define the word enthralled.

Ex: We were completely enthralled in the game.

a)

to be confused

b)

to find something fascinating

c)

to zone out

d)

to watch anxiously