Worksheets[upper-inter] Vocab Rea 04
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does "cling" mean?
To move quickly with light steps
To cover something with small drops of water
To hold tightly to something or someone
To fix something in position
Which word means to move quickly with short, light steps, especially used for children or small animals?
Mist
Scamper
Drench
Cling
What is the "canopy" of a forest?
The smallest particle of a chemical element
A layer of leaves and branches spread over the forest like a roof
A mechanism for fixing things
The floor of the forest
In which of these sentences is "setting" used correctly?
The rainforest canopy was very thick.
The setting sun glowed over the horizon.
People tend to behave differently in various social settings.
She sprayed the setting with pesticide.
The word "adhesive" refers to something that:
Is very small
Can stick to something
Can be easily detached
Is difficult to see
What does "microscopic" mean?
Very large and easy to see
Extremely small and difficult or impossible to see without a microscope
Able to resist infection
Filled with water droplets
The word "minute" in the following sentence means: "Even minute amounts of bacteria in water can cause disease."
Extremely small
Lasting for a short time
Part of an hour
Attached firmly
A "tenacious" person is one who:
Easily gives up on difficult tasks
Holds on tightly and is determined
Resists infection easily
Frequently changes positions
Which word means to get involved in a situation in an unwanted way?
Cope
Interfere
Resist
Detach
A "mechanism" is:
A type of adhesive
A system of parts that together perform a particular function
A small drop of water
A layer of branches in a forest
Fill in the blank: "If you get burned, it's best to (a) the area in cold water."
What does "anchor" mean?
To hold on tightly
To spray with small drops
To fix something in position so it cannot move
To make something wet
The opposite of "attach" is:
Anchor
Drench
Detach
Grip
What does "mist" mean in this sentence? "The windows began to mist up as it got colder."
To resist infection
To get covered with tiny drops of water
To detach from a surface
To immerse in water
If a process is "reversible," it:
Can only happen once
Cannot return to its original state
Can be changed back to its original state
Is very dangerous
The term "irreversible" refers to something that:
Cannot be undone or returned to its previous state
Can easily be changed back
Will happen again and again
Is only temporary
"Exhilaration" is a feeling of:
Extreme sadness
Calm relaxation
Great excitement and happiness
Anxiety about the future
When something "heralds" an event, it:
Stops it from happening
Makes it last longer
Has already happened
Is a sign that it will occur soon
Which of these best describes a "hostile" attitude?
Friendly and welcoming
Uninterested and quiet
Aggressive and unfriendly
Supportive and helpful
"Proliferation" is best described as:
A gradual decrease
A sudden or rapid increase
A slow and steady pace
A controlled spread
The term "gratifyingly" suggests something is done in a way that is:
Unusual
Disappointing
Difficult to understand
Satisfying and pleasing
What does "staple" mean in the following context? "Rice is a staple food in many countries."
Important
Unnecessary
Rare and exotic
Expensive
To "undermine" someone’s authority means to:
Strengthen it over time
Gradually weaken it
Encourage their position
Ignore it entirely
If something is "swallowed up," it:
Becomes independent
Is reduced in size
Becomes part of something larger
Remains unaffected
What does it mean to "repeal" a law?
To pass a new law
To enforce a rule strictly
To officially end the law
To revise it slightly
If something "prompts" you to act, it:
Makes you lose interest
Slows down your progress
Discourages you from acting
Causes you to decide to do something
A "predecessor" is:
The current holder of a position
The person who held the position before someone else
The successor of a job role
A competitor for a job
To "cease" doing something means to:
Stop permanently
Continue with enthusiasm
Pause temporarily
Repeat often
To "afflict" someone means to:
Help them recover
Provide them with comfort
Inspire them to achieve goals
Cause them to suffer physically or mentally
An "asset" is:
Something that adds trouble to a situation
A useful or valuable quality, skill, or person
A temporary responsibility
An unnecessary item or trait
To "conform" means to:
Disregard social standards
Maintain an independent stance
Act according to expected standards or behaviors
Rebel against societal expectations
A "fragment" is:
A small piece, especially broken from something whole
A whole, complete object
A large and intact section
An unbreakable item
A "nuisance" is:
Something useful and appreciated
Something or someone that annoys or causes trouble
A helpful item or person
A supportive friend
