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list 1 - vocab 6th graders should know

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

verify means to

a)

transform

b)

change

c)

confirm

d)

lose

2.

To forfeit means.... An example: 'As we didn't have enough players, we were forced to forfeit the match.'

a)

lose

b)

routine

c)

rule

d)

territory

3.

You must be stealthy if you hope to sneak inside without being noticed. In this sentence, stealthy means...

a)

adaptable

b)

flexible

c)

sneaky

d)

ambitious

4.

The loyal soldier dedicated her life to serving her nation. In this sentence, the verb dedicate means to

a)

debase

b)

delay

c)

defer

d)

devote

5.

A judge was on hand to verify that the record had been broken. In this sentence, the verb 'verify' means...

a)

improve

b)

oppose

c)

affirm

d)

enlarge

6.

Germany is one of the most _________ countries in the world for producing cars that are reliable and road-worthy

a)

tragic

b)

justified

c)

efficient

d)

justified

7.

Despite his good intentions he managed to make things worse. In this sentence, the noun 'intentions' means ...

a)

tests

b)

investigations

c)

endings

d)

wishes

8.

the refugees are living in makeshift camps. In this sentence, the adjective 'makeshift' means

a)

lively

b)

improvised

c)

clean

d)

sturdy

9.

To perceive means to

a)

be amazed at something

b)

to turn in a twisting motion

c)

regret something

d)

become conscious of

10.

entering the house, he could perceive no signs of life. In this sentence, the verb 'perceive' means

a)

mobilise

b)

withstand

c)

see

d)

call out to

11.

Which of the following would most likely be considered unanimous...?

a)

a family agreeing on a vacation plan

b)

a father deciding to take a fishing trip

c)

a mother deciding to cook a popular dish

d)

a pair of sisters fighting over a tv remote

12.

Which of the following means the opposite of 'to love'

a)

bias

b)

loathe

c)

wrench

d)

gall

13.

Which of these words means 'real'

a)

miniature

b)

contagious

c)

awkward

d)

authentic

14.

There is a six-month waiting list to see the most prominent doctor in the city. In this sentence, the adjective prominent means

a)

tall

b)

modern

c)

important

d)

likeable

15.

Mosquitoes are extremely abundant in this dark wet place. In this sentence, abundant means

a)

rampant

b)

fragrant

c)

elegant

d)

brilliant

16.

Which is a synonym of authentic

a)

fragrant

b)

luminous

c)

reliable

d)

infamous

17.

The IB is a rigorous and challenging programme. In this sentence, rigorous means...

a)

strict

b)

sensational

c)

scandalous

d)

famous

18.

All my meagre possessions fit into a bag. In this sentence, the adjective 'meagre' means...

a)

pleasant

b)

private

c)

little

d)

expensive

19.

Reporters must verify the facts of their stories by cross-checking them. In this sentence, the verb verify means

a)

enchant

b)

chant

c)

itemise

d)

check

20.

Officials said that they believed the video was _____, but they had to compare the images and audio with their own sources before confirming it publicly

a)

authentic

b)

soothing

c)

fragrant

d)

consciencious