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Worksheets"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" Vocab Review
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
nebulae
a)
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
b)
agitated or confused
c)
spread through and be perceived in every part of
d)
creased, ruffled, or disheveled in appearance
2.
dimension
a)
an expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power; an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing
b)
hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
c)
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
d)
meeting at a point; coming together
3.
horizon
a)
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
b)
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
c)
conforming to the law or to rules
d)
a feeling of being perplexed and confused
4.
reflective
a)
relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
b)
in spite of that; nevertheless
c)
high-pitched and piercing
d)
deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion
5.
intelligible
a)
able to be understood; comprehensible
b)
full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
c)
a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
d)
scatter among or between other things; place here and there
6.
wonderment
a)
a state of awed admiration or respect
b)
in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
c)
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
d)
a complicated or confused situation
7.
flustered
a)
agitated or confused
b)
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means
c)
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor
d)
covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
8.
optimism
a)
hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
b)
stretched or pulled tight; not slack; (especially of muscles or nerves) tense; not relaxed
c)
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
d)
cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background
9.
validity
a)
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
b)
intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
c)
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
d)
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
10.
nonetheless
a)
in spite of that; nevertheless
b)
put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited
c)
something that became actual fact; happened
d)
the adverse side effects or results of a situation
11.
defiant
a)
full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
b)
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of
c)
restrained (a reaction) or stopped oneself acting on (an emotion)
d)
preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience
12.
inexplicably
a)
in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
b)
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep
c)
give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
d)
caused (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
13.
metamorphosis
a)
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means
b)
spread through and be perceived in every part of
c)
creased, ruffled, or disheveled in appearance
d)
the expression of approval or agreement
14.
taut
a)
stretched or pulled tight; not slack; (especially of muscles or nerves) tense; not relaxed
b)
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
c)
meeting at a point; coming together
d)
to be frightened or overawed
15.
incisive
a)
intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
b)
conforming to the law or to rules
c)
a feeling of being perplexed and confused
d)
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
16.
intruded
a)
put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited
b)
high-pitched and piercing
c)
deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion
d)
different or distinct forms or versions of something / the same thing
17.
incriminate
a)
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of
b)
a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
c)
scatter among or between other things; place here and there
d)
a group within a country at war who are sympathetic to or working for its enemies
18.
insomnia
a)
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep
b)
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
c)
a complicated or confused situation
d)
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
19.
pervading
a)
spread through and be perceived in every part of
b)
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor
c)
covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
d)
an expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power; an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing
20.
timorously
a)
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
b)
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
c)
cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background
d)
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
21.
legitimate
a)
conforming to the law or to rules
b)
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
c)
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
d)
relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
22.
shrill
a)
high-pitched and piercing
b)
something that became actual fact; happened
c)
the adverse side effects or results of a situation
d)
able to be understood; comprehensible
23.
suspicion
a)
a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
b)
restrained (a reaction) or stopped oneself acting on (an emotion)
c)
preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience
d)
a state of awed admiration or respect
24.
idiosyncrasy
a)
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
b)
give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
c)
caused (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
d)
agitated or confused
25.
kangaroo court
a)
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor
b)
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
c)
the expression of approval or agreement
d)
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
26.
menace
a)
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
b)
relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
c)
to be frightened or overawed
d)
an expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power; an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing
27.
scapegoat
a)
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
b)
able to be understood; comprehensible
c)
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
d)
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
28.
materialized
a)
something that became actual fact; happened
b)
a state of awed admiration or respect
c)
different or distinct forms or versions of something / the same thing
d)
relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
29.
stifled
a)
restrained (a reaction) or stopped oneself acting on (an emotion)
b)
agitated or confused
c)
a group within a country at war who are sympathetic to or working for its enemies
d)
able to be understood; comprehensible
30.
perspiring
a)
give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
b)
hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
c)
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
d)
a state of awed admiration or respect
31.
rumpled
a)
creased, ruffled, or disheveled in appearance
b)
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
c)
an expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power; an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing
d)
agitated or confused
32.
converging
a)
meeting at a point; coming together
b)
in spite of that; nevertheless
c)
the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; the limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest
d)
hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
33.
bewilderment
a)
a feeling of being perplexed and confused
b)
full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
c)
relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
d)
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
34.
hysterical
a)
deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion
b)
in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
c)
able to be understood; comprehensible
d)
in spite of that; nevertheless
35.
interspersing
a)
scatter among or between other things; place here and there
b)
conforming to the law or to rules
c)
a state of awed admiration or respect
d)
full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
36.
morass
a)
a complicated or confused situation
b)
high-pitched and piercing
c)
agitated or confused
d)
in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
37.
shrouded
a)
covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
b)
a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
c)
in spite of that; nevertheless
d)
conforming to the law or to rules
38.
silhouetted
a)
someone or something shown as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background
b)
covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
c)
full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
d)
high-pitched and piercing
39.
vague
a)
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
b)
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
c)
in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
d)
a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
40.
fallout
a)
the adverse side effects or results of a situation
b)
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor
c)
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means
d)
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
41.
prejudices
a)
preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience
b)
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
c)
stretched or pulled tight; not slack; (especially of muscles or nerves) tense; not relaxed
d)
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor
42.
transfixed
a)
caused (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
b)
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
c)
intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
d)
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
43.
assent
a)
the expression of approval or agreement
b)
something that became actual fact; happened
c)
put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited
d)
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
44.
intimidated
a)
to be frightened or overawed
b)
restrained (a reaction) or stopped oneself acting on (an emotion)
c)
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of
d)
something that became actual fact; happened
45.
explicit
a)
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
b)
able to be understood; comprehensible
c)
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep
d)
restrained (a reaction) or stopped oneself acting on (an emotion)
46.
variations
a)
different or distinct forms or versions of something / the same thing
b)
a state of awed admiration or respect
c)
spread through and be perceived in every part of
d)
give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
47.
fifth columnists
a)
a group within a country at war who are sympathetic to or working for its enemies
b)
agitated or confused
c)
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
d)
creased, ruffled, or disheveled in appearance
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