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6.4 Vocabulary

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word for 'made up story' is _____.

a)

fable

b)

fact

c)

news

d)

report

2.

The word for 'to talk on and on, often meaningless' is _____

a)

prattle

b)

ponder

c)

calculate

d)

observe

3.

The word for 'to fight/grab with the hands' is _____

a)

grapple

b)

whisper

c)

observe

d)

paint

4.

The word for 'to walk with an easy gait' is _____.

a)

amble

b)

stumble

c)

sprint

d)

crawl

5.

The word for 'quick and light in movement' is _____

a)

nimble

b)

clumsy

c)

slow

d)

awkward

6.

The word for 'left over pieces of rock and stone' is _____

a)

rubble

b)

pebble

c)

sand

d)

clay

7.

The word for 'to blind with brightness' is _____

a)

dazzle

b)

dim

c)

shade

d)

blur

8.

The word for 'a harsh sound of metal hitting, like sound of coins in a pocket' is _____

a)

jangle

b)

whisper

c)

hum

d)

clang

9.

The word for 'a spoon for getting soup out of a pot' is _____.

a)

ladle

b)

fork

c)

spatula

d)

whisk

10.

The word for 'get involved when you're not supposed to' is _____

a)

meddle

b)

ignore

c)

assist

d)

observe

11.

The word for 'drink quickly with big gulps' is _____

a)

guzzle

b)

sip

c)

nibble

d)

chew

12.

The word for 'argue about silly things' is _____

a)

quibble

b)

ponder

c)

elaborate

d)

resolve

13.

The word for 'to sit with legs apart, as on a horse' is _____

a)

straddle

b)

crouch

c)

perch

d)

slouch

14.

Match the vocabulary words to their correct definitions:

a)

to fall behind the group

1.

O

b)

to make a hissing or sputtering sound

2.

A

c)

to mess something up

3.

F

d)

to stir, or the stick used to stir

4.

J

e)

to cover to lessen the sound

5.

G

15.

_______ means to suffocate or keep from happening.

a)

stifle

b)

ignite

c)

expand

d)

release

16.

_______ means to stir.

a)

swizzle

b)

freeze

c)

slice

d)

pour

17.

_______ means to walk in an awkward way, usually from injury.

a)

hobble

b)

jump

c)

run

d)

slide

18.

_______ means a disorderly crowd, a mob.

a)

rabble

b)

table

c)

apple

d)

cable

19.

_______ means the projecting part of the face of an animal or to put a cover on a mouth.

a)

muzzle

b)

whisker

c)

snout

d)

jaw

20.

_______ means to switch between 2 things.

a)

toggle

b)

repeat

c)

pause

d)

merge

21.

_______ means not acting proud or better than anyone.

a)

humble

b)

arrogant

c)

selfish

d)

boastful

22.

_______ means a small fight.

a)

scuffle

b)

journey

c)

feast

d)

debate

23.

_______ is the part of a house below the pitched roof.

a)

gable

b)

chimney

c)

attic

d)

veranda

24.

_______ means sparkly objects.

a)

spangle

b)

dullard

c)

shadow

d)

gloom

25.

_______ means to sneak in some place where it is illegal.

a)

smuggle

b)

decorate

c)

celebrate

d)

construct

26.

_______ means to move something lightly.

a)

twiddle

b)

stomp

c)

crash

d)

freeze

27.

_______ is the end of a hose.

a)

nozzle

b)

handle

c)

valve

d)

pipe

28.

(a)   means something of little value, or to treat as having little value.

29.

The word that means 'to talk on and on, often meaningless' is _____

a)

babble

b)

listen

c)

ponder

d)

whisper

30.

The word that means 'a flat pan or to cook with a flat pan' is _____

a)

griddle

b)

ladle

c)

whisk

d)

colander

31.

The word that means 'a quick shuffling pace' is _____

a)

scuttle

b)

amble

c)

saunter

d)

trudge

32.

The word that means 'to walk heavily resulting in destruction' is _____.

a)

trample

b)

whisper

c)

glide

d)

float

33.

The word that means 'to choke to death' is _____

a)

strangle

b)

whisper

c)

jump

d)

paint

34.

_____ is a part of a sewing machine.

a)

spindle

b)

pencil

c)

eraser

d)

notebook

35.

The word 'goggle' means _____ .

a)

to stare with wide open eyes

b)

to whisper softly

c)

to run quickly

d)

to laugh loudly

36.

The word 'razzle' means:

a)

to dazzle or impress

b)

to confuse

c)

to relax

d)

to argue

37.

The word 'gabble' means _____

a)

to speak rapidly and unintelligibly

b)

to walk slowly

c)

to eat quickly

d)

to laugh loudly

38.

The word 'gamble' means:

a)

to play games for fun

b)

to take risky action in the hope of a desired result

c)

to save money

d)

to travel to new places

39.

The word 'nettle' means _____ .

a)

a type of plant with stinging hairs

b)

a kind of bird

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a piece of clothing

40.

The word 'snuffle' means:

a)

to breathe noisily through the nose

b)

to jump quickly

c)

to laugh loudly

d)

to run fast

41.

The word 'dabble' means:

a)

to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way

b)

to work hard at something

c)

to avoid doing something

d)

to become an expert in a field

42.

The word 'obstacle' means _____

a)

a barrier or something that blocks the way

b)

a type of vehicle

c)

a kind of food

d)

a musical instrument

43.

The word 'spectacle' means _____

a)

a type of food

b)

a public display or performance

c)

a kind of animal

d)

a scientific instrument

44.

The word 'rumble' means:

a)

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

b)

to shine brightly

c)

to move quickly

d)

to laugh loudly

45.

The word 'shamble' means:

a)

to walk in an awkward, lazy, or unsteady manner

b)

to speak loudly

c)

to run quickly

d)

to jump high

46.

The word 'culpable' means:

a)

innocent

b)

guilty or deserving blame

c)

happy

d)

confused

47.

The word for 'part of the heart' is _____

a)

ventricle

b)

artery

c)

neuron

d)

alveolus

48.

The word for 'type of eye glasses with 1 lens' is _____

a)

monocle

b)

bifocals

c)

goggles

d)

spectacles

49.

The word for 'to shake' is _____

a)

tremble

b)

jump

c)

run

d)

sit

50.

The word for 'to use words to make someone feel less important' is _____

a)

belittle

b)

encourage

c)

praise

d)

support

51.

The word for 'a small walled-off area, as in a workspace' is (a)   .

52.

What is the word for 'to get something through dishonest means'?

a)

finagle

b)

donate

c)

earn

d)

assist

53.

What is the word for 'flexible limb of an animal, as an octopus'?

a)

tentacle

b)

fin

c)

claw

d)

hoof

54.

What is the word for 'to create a messy or disorganized situation'?

a)

muddle

b)

organize

c)

clarify

d)

arrange

55.

What is the word for 'a small sac or gland found in the body'?

a)

follicle

b)

artery

c)

neuron

d)

ligament

56.

What is the word for 'the lower part of the jaw'?

a)

mandible

b)

clavicle

c)

scapula

d)

maxilla

57.

What is the word for 'to trick someone to steal from them'?

a)

swindle

b)

donate

c)

assist

d)

forgive

e)

construct

58.

What is the word for 'talkative'?

a)

voluble

b)

taciturn

c)

reticent

d)

laconic

59.

What is the word for 'eight times as much'?

a)

octuple

b)

quadruple

c)

sextuple

d)

decouple

60.

What is the word for 'the highest point'?

a)

pinnacle

b)

valley

c)

base

d)

edge

61.

What is the word for 'able to be touched or felt'?

a)

palpable

b)

invisible

c)

audible

d)

illusory

62.

What is the meaning of the word 'throttle'?

a)

To control or limit something, or to choke or strangle.

b)

To run very fast.

c)

To sing loudly.

d)

To paint a picture.

63.

What is the meaning of the word 'constable'?

a)

A police officer, usually in a small town or rural area.

b)

A type of building material.

c)

A musical instrument.

d)

A kind of fruit.

64.

What is the meaning of the word 'befuddle'?

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65.

What is the meaning of the word 'boggle'?

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66.

What is the meaning of the word 'finagle'?

a)

To obtain something by trickery or devious methods.

b)

To sing loudly in public.

c)

To travel by boat across the ocean.

d)

To cook a traditional meal.

67.

What is the meaning of the word 'canticle'?

a)

A hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, used in church services.

b)

A type of ancient weapon used in battles.

c)

A rare gemstone found in volcanic rocks.

d)

A traditional dish made from fermented grains.

68.

What is the meaning of the word 'grumble'?

a)

To complain or mutter in a low voice.

b)

To jump with excitement.

c)

To sing loudly in public.

d)

To write a letter quickly.

69.

What is the meaning of the word 'clavicle'?

a)

The collarbone, a bone connecting the breastbone to the shoulder.

b)

A muscle in the upper arm responsible for flexion.

c)

A type of joint found in the knee.

d)

A blood vessel supplying the brain.

70.

What is the meaning of the word 'mumble'?

a)

To speak quietly and unclearly, making it hard to understand.

b)

To shout loudly and clearly.

c)

To write something quickly.

d)

To sing a song.

71.

What is the meaning of the word 'mingle'?

a)

To mix or combine, or to socialize with others.

b)

To separate or divide completely.

c)

To remain silent or inactive.

d)

To argue or fight with others.

72.

What is the meaning of the word 'shackle'?

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73.

What is the meaning of the word 'huckle'?

a)

A huckle is a dialect word for hip or haunch, or a variant of 'huckleberry'.

b)

A huckle is a type of small boat used for fishing.

c)

A huckle is a traditional musical instrument from Scotland.

d)

A huckle is a rare gemstone found in South America.

74.

What is the meaning of the word 'prickle'?

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75.

What is the meaning of the word 'heckle'?

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76.

What is the meaning of the word 'hackle'?

a)

The hairs on the back of an animal's neck that rise when it is angry, or a tool for combing flax or hemp.

b)

A type of bird found in tropical regions.

c)

A traditional musical instrument from Scotland.

d)

A small boat used for fishing.

77.

The word 'brittle' means:

a)

easily broken

b)

very soft

c)

extremely flexible

d)

highly elastic

78.

The word 'frazzle' means:

a)

to make or become completely exhausted

b)

to decorate something

c)

to organize neatly

d)

to increase in size

79.

The word 'shingle' means:

a)

a type of roof covering

b)

a kind of tree

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a type of fish

80.

The word 'mangle' means:

a)

to repair

b)

to destroy or severely damage

c)

to clean

d)

to decorate

81.

The word 'spackle' means:

a)

a type of paint

b)

a tool for cutting wood

c)

a compound used to fill holes or cracks in walls

d)

a cleaning solution

82.

What is the meaning of the word 'sickle'? A sickle is a tool with a curved blade used for cutting grain or grass.

a)

A tool with a curved blade used for cutting grain or grass

b)

A type of grain

c)

A kind of animal

d)

A musical instrument

83.

The word 'bramble' means:

a)

a type of fruit-bearing shrub, usually with thorns

b)

a large body of water

c)

a kind of bird

d)

a musical instrument

84.

What is the meaning of the word 'cackle'? Cackle means to laugh in a loud, harsh way.

a)

to laugh in a loud, harsh way

b)

to cry softly

c)

to whisper gently

d)

to sing melodiously

85.

The word 'speckle' means:

a)

a large spot

b)

a small spot or mark

c)

a type of animal

d)

a kind of food

86.

The word 'ruble' refers to:

a)

a type of Russian currency

b)

a traditional Russian dish

c)

a Russian folk dance

d)

a Russian city

87.

The word 'trickle' means:

a)

to flow in a small stream

b)

to jump quickly

c)

to make a loud noise

d)

to shine brightly

88.

The word 'duffle' means:

a)

A type of bag

b)

A kind of fruit

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A style of dance

89.

The word 'bangle' means:

a)

a type of bracelet

b)

a kind of fruit

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a piece of clothing

90.

The word 'fickle' means:

a)

loyal

b)

changeable

c)

strong

d)

brave

91.

What is the meaning of the word 'coddle'? Coddle means to treat in an indulgent or overprotective way.

a)

to treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

b)

to ignore completely

c)

to criticize harshly

d)

to celebrate publicly

92.

The word 'crackle' means:

a)

to make a series of small, sharp sounds

b)

to move quickly

c)

to shine brightly

d)

to become soft

93.

The word 'chuckle' means:

a)

to cry loudly

b)

to laugh quietly

c)

to shout angrily

d)

to whisper softly

94.

The word 'crinkle' means:

a)

to smooth out

b)

to wrinkle or form small creases

c)

to shine brightly

d)

to make a loud noise

95.

What is the meaning of the word 'unscramble'?

a)

To restore (something that has been scrambled) to an intelligible, readable, or viewable state.

b)

To mix things up in a random order.

c)

To write something backwards.

d)

To remove all vowels from a word.

96.

What is the meaning of the word 'rekindle'?

a)

To relight (a fire) or revive (something that has been lost or lapsed, such as a feeling or relationship).

b)

To extinguish a fire completely.

c)

To forget something important.

d)

To build a new structure.

97.

What is the meaning of the word 'dabble'?

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