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I Have A Dream Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "sear" mean?

a)

To freeze something quickly

b)

To burn or scorch the surface with sudden heat

c)

To cover with water

d)

To break into pieces

2.

Which of the following best describes a "manacle"?

a)

A type of musical instrument

b)

Something that prevents movement, specifically handcuffs or chain

c)

A large building

d)

A kind of fruit

3.

If someone is said to "languish," what are they experiencing?

a)

Becoming stronger

b)

Becoming feeble or weak

c)

Feeling joyful

d)

Gaining wealth

4.

Which word means "not able to be separated; inseparable"?

a)

Discord

b)

Inextricably

c)

Swelter

d)

Hamlet

5.

What does "swelter" mean?

a)

To be extremely cold

b)

To be uncomfortably hot

c)

To be very tired

d)

To be very hungry

6.

Which of the following is the best definition of "discord"?

a)

Complete agreement

b)

Quarreling; lack of agreement; no harmony

c)

A musical performance

d)

A peaceful gathering

7.

What does "prodigious" mean?

a)

Very small and insignificant

b)

So large or magnificent, it causes wonder or astonishment

c)

Very old and worn out

d)

Slightly unusual

8.

A "hamlet" is best described as:

a)

A large city

b)

A small residential settlement, as in a village

c)

A type of food

d)

A mountain range

9.

Which word from the list means "holy, consecrated, venerated, respected"?

a)

Hallowed

b)

Discord

c)

Sear

d)

Swelter

10.

If two things are "inextricably" linked, what does that mean?

a)

They are easily separated

b)

They are impossible to disentangle

c)

They are unrelated

d)

They are temporary

11.

Which of the following is an example of a "manacle"?

a)

A pair of gloves

b)

A set of handcuffs

c)

A hat

d)

A shoe

12.

If someone is "sweltering," what are they likely to complain about?

a)

The cold

b)

The heat

c)

The noise

d)

The darkness

13.

Which word would best describe a situation where people are arguing and cannot agree?

a)

Prodigious

b)

Discord

c)

Hamlet

d)

Inalienable

14.

If a building is described as "prodigious," what does that imply?

a)

It is very small

b)

It is so large or magnificent, it causes wonder

c)

It is very old

d)

It is falling apart

15.

Which of the following is NOT a correct meaning of "languish"?

a)

To become feeble or weak

b)

To thrive and grow strong

c)

To lose strength

d)

To suffer from neglect

16.

What is the best synonym for "sear"?

a)

Freeze

b)

Scorch

c)

Build

d)

Repair

17.

Which word would you use to describe rights that cannot be taken away?

a)

Discord

b)

Inalienable

c)

Hamlet

d)

Swelter

18.

A "hamlet" is most similar to which of the following?

a)

A metropolis

b)

A small village

c)

A mountain

d)

A river

19.

If a person is "languishing," what might they need?

a)

More challenges

b)

Rest and care

c)

More work

d)

Less food

20.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of "discord"?

a)

A choir singing in perfect harmony

b)

A heated argument between friends

c)

A peaceful walk in the park

d)

A quiet library