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11/11/24 - Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name

Class

Date

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

many abilities

boring

not skilled

exciting

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

Covered

ruined

bounced

invisible

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
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anxious

upset

happy

fearful

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

sassy and sarcastic

rude and mean

sad and distant

trustworthy and reliable

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

thrilled

modest

bored

nervous

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

disguised

watchful

superior

youthful

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

10.

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

Antonym

Synonym

Example

Definition

11.

No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?

friendly

loud

hidden

helpful

12.

The new video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is up and running. It is set to hit stores in time for Christmas. In addition to body-language taunts, if two skaters collide, the one moving faster pushes the other to the ground. The blood stains stay on the ground for an embarrassingly long time.

What is the meaning of the word collide in the passage above?

A. to come together with direct impact

B. to skate together in a single line

C. to move together side by side

D. to move apart at different speeds

13.

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

rejection

shock

disapproval

praise

14.

Phil was very happy to learn that his tumor was benign and would not make him sick.

Looking at the sentence above, what is the definition of benign?

A. deadly

B. painful

C. large

D. harmless

15.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

hungry

thirsty

sleepy

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11/11/24 - Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 19mins

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