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Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and had stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

shocked

b)

not surprised

c)

bored

d)

interested

2.

In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

vote

b)

understand

c)

approve

d)

discuss

3.

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

4.

There was pandemonium, or chaos, among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

shouting

d)

quiet

5.

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me wish I had earplugs.

a)

noisy

b)

colorful

c)

silent

d)

fast

6.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

a)

small

b)

dirty

c)

neat

d)

unorganized

7.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

a)

expanding

b)

becoming smaller

c)

closing

d)

becoming wealthy

8.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing, on the hike.

a)

backpacks

b)

garbage

c)

food

d)

supplies

9.

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

a)

roast

b)

insult

c)

greeting

d)

comeback

10.

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.

a)

it is fuzzy

b)

it is everywhere

c)

it costs too much money

d)

it causes rashes

11.

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?

a)

Something that causes physical pain.

b)

An early flag.

c)

Skirts that did not cover ankles.

d)

The right to vote.

12.

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

a)

Family

b)

Useful

c)

Dangerous

d)

Secret

13.

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit, or block, the infection's attempt to spread. What does “inhibit” mean?

a)

Live in a certain place

b)

slow down or stop

c)

Itch or burn

d)

Help to do something important

14.

When your smart plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. What is sagacity?

a)

jealousy

b)

Mistakes

c)

Intelligence

d)

Appetite

15.

Struggling to deal with their shock and fear,Kevin and Jimmy must overcome their consternation, when the zookeeper brings out two large snakes and a tarantula.

a)

panic or anxiety

b)

curiosity

c)

perseverance

d)

excitement

16.

She hadn’t eaten all day, and by the time she got home she was ravenous.


a)

full

b)

tired

c)

starving

d)

angry