WorksheetsUnwind: Part Five Vocabulary Practice
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which word best describes an amount that is more than what is needed?
Surplus
Aftermath
Content
Havoc
The airplane graveyard had a (a) of old jets, each one a memory of a flight that once soared through the sky.
If something has a strong, unpleasant smell from being spoiled, which word would you use?
Rancid
Sequestered
Pleading
Scrutiny
The (a) odor of decaying aircraft filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
What does it mean to dismantle something?
To take apart or break down into pieces
To make an emotional appeal
To think deeply
To be saved from something unpleasant
The team set to work to (a) the old plane, hoping to salvage parts for the ones still in the air.
Which word means widespread destruction or disorder?
Havoc
Content
Surplus
Anatomy
The riot caused (a) throughout the graveyard, leaving chaos in its wake.
If something has existed for a long time, it is described as:
Longstanding
Rancid
Telltale
Incoherence
The (a) rules of the Graveyard were tested as the kids sought to redefine their lives.
What is the term for the consequences or aftereffects of a significant event?
Aftermath
Scrutiny
Pleading
Sequestered
In the (a) of the chaos, the Graveyard lay in ruins, a stark reminder of the day's turmoil.
Which word means isolated or hidden away?
Sequestered
Dismantle
Content
Havoc
The Unwinds felt (a) in the shadows, away from the prying eyes of the outside world.
What does the word telltale mean?
Revealing or indicating something
To think deeply
Widespread destruction
The structure of living things
The (a) signs of fear were evident on the faces of the kids as they realized the gravity of their situation.
The substance or material dealt with in a speech or literary work is called:
Content
Aftermath
Surplus
Anatomy
The (a) of their whispered conversations was overshadowed by the rising tension outside.
Which word would you use to describe a natural reaction, like blinking when something comes close to your eyes?
Instinctive
Incoherence
Scrutiny
Longstanding
His (a) reaction was to hide when he heard the footsteps approaching.
When someone is confused and cannot make logical connections, they are experiencing:
Incoherence
Havoc
Content
Anatomy
The (a) of the mob's shouts made it difficult for anyone to understand their demands.
If you are carefully examining a painting for details, you are using:
Scrutiny
Aftermath
Instinctive
Pleading
Under the (a) of the angry crowd, the Admiral's authority began to crumble.
Which word best describes a substance used to induce vomiting?
Ipecac
Lavish
Bribery
Petty
The threat of someone spiking drinks with (a) sent chills down their spines.
If two classrooms are next to each other, which word describes their relationship?
Adjacent
Godforsaken
Naïve
Fracture
The (a) jet served as a temporary refuge for those trying to escape the chaos.
What does fracture mean?
To break or cause to break.
To plan or invent by careful thought.
Lacking experience or sophistication.
Of little importance; trivial.
The (a) in their unity became all too clear as disagreements broke out among the Unwinds.
What is a barrage?
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
a substance used to induce vomiting
to arrange or negotiate a deal
having or showing excessive pride in oneself
The (a) of accusations hurled at the Admiral left him stunned and speechless.
If you carefully plan or invent something, which word describes this action?
Devise
Infuriates
Petty
Lavish
They needed to (a) a plan to escape before it was too late.
What does it mean to infuriate someone?
to make someone extremely angry
to break or cause to break
to accept or endure something
to arrange a deal
The thought of being unwound (a) them more than anything else.
Which word refers to the act of giving or receiving something of value to influence an official?
Bribery
Naïve
Smug
Godforsaken
(a) was rampant in the system, making it nearly impossible to trust anyone.
Which word means of little importance; trivial?
Petty
Lavish
Devise
Barrage
The (a) squabbles among the kids seemed insignificant compared to the larger battle for survival.
What is the best word to describe a person who is proud of their achievements in an excessive way?
Smug
Naïve
Godforsaken
Petty
The (a) expression on Roland's face made Connor's blood boil, knowing he was up to no good.
Which word would best describe a person who is easily tricked due to lack of experience?
Naïve
Smug
Lavish
Infuriates
His (a) belief that everything would work out only led to more trouble.
Which of the following best describes the study of anatomy?
the examination of a living organism's structure
the process of thinking about a complex issue
the creation of artistic representations
the management of a financial agreement
Risa's fascination with (a) deepened as she learned to care for her fellow Unwinds in the medical jet.
What does it mean to have mulled over a decision?
to act quickly without thought
to think deeply about something
to express a strong opinion
to ignore the situation
Connor (a) over the implications of their actions, torn between loyalty and survival.
When someone is pleading, they are:
making a strong emotional request
ignoring the feelings of others
planning a detailed argument
celebrating a success
His (a) eyes urged her to help him as the chaos escalated around them.
If you were spared from a difficult situation, it means:
You were involved in a challenging circumstance.
You avoided an unwanted experience.
You had to face the consequences.
You were given a second chance.
They hoped to be (a) from the horrors of unwinding that loomed over them.
What does having tolerance signify in a community?
a refusal to accept different viewpoints
an ability to endure differing opinions and behaviors
a lack of interest in others' beliefs
an attempt to dominate discussions
His (a) for disobedience was wearing thin as the kids pushed the limits of their freedom.
A lavish lifestyle can be characterized as:
simple and unadorned
economical and modest
rich and extravagant
average and ordinary
The (a) decorations inside the abandoned jet felt out of place amid the desolation.
A godforsaken place is typically:
full of life and activity
well-maintained and cared for
abandoned and desolate
thriving and prosperous
They felt trapped in this (a) place, far from the life they once knew.
When a deal is brokered, it means:
It was created without negotiation.
It was arranged or negotiated.
It was immediately accepted by all parties.
It was rejected by one side.
The peace that was (a) between the factions came at a high cost.
