WorksheetsCKLA Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When the hurricane hit, the rain was incessant. What does incessant mean?
continued without stopping
heavy, blowing, and falling hard
cold and wet
The rain soaked everything seeming to penetrate the ground several feet deep. What does penetrate mean?
puddle
wet
go through or into something
The Maya city-states traded and fought with each other. What does traded mean in this sentence?
joined together
exchanged goods and services
worked
The Maya hunted game in the forest. What is the meaning of game as it is used in this sentence.
searched for fun activities
searched for plants to gather to eat
searched for animals to eat and use as a resource
idleness
the ability to last a long time
laziness
extremely
black
sneakiness
entreat
cunning
gallant
condoling
to run off secretly to get married
elope
tear a cat in
condoling
stage directions
roused
became alert
good qualities
complicated
lazy
contrary
a person trying to spread a particular religion
forcing
difficult; stubborn
giving off or reflecting light
annoyance; distress
vexation
bosom
bellows-mender
course
phosphorescent
complicated
watchful
giving off or reflecting light
complicated
wondrous
complicated
extremely
energetic
watchful
intricate
difficult; stubborn
wanderer
complicated
watchful
vagabond
edge
wanderer
difficult; stubborn
good qualities
wary
extremely
giving off or reflecting light
became alert
watchful
sluggish
a person searching for a valuable metal or material
lazy
watchful
forcing
a paper roll with writing on it
joiner
scroll
abjure
tyrant
missionary
a person trying to spread a particular religion
edge
became alert
a person searching for a valuable metal or material
What does the word 'arduous' mean in the context of a challenging task?
Easy and simple
Requiring a lot of effort
Quick and effortless
Boring and dull
In the sentence 'The protagonist's journey was fraught with peril,' what does 'fraught' mean?
Filled with
Avoided
Empty of
Unrelated to
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'meticulous' correctly?
She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.
He was meticulous about being late to every meeting.
The weather was meticulous and unpredictable.
The food was meticulous and tasted bland.
What is the meaning of 'ephemeral' in the context of a fleeting moment?
Lasting forever
Short-lived
Painful
Joyful
In the phrase 'a cacophony of sounds,' what does 'cacophony' mean?
A harmonious blend
A harsh mixture
A single tone
A soft whisper
What does 'benevolent' mean when describing a person's nature?
Kind and generous
Selfish and greedy
Indifferent and cold
Angry and hostile
In the context of a story, what does 'climax' refer to?
The beginning of the story
The turning point or most intense moment
The conclusion of the story
The introduction of characters
