WorksheetsVocabulary Awareness - 'The Scarlet Ibis'
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the word 'ibis'?
A large wading bird with a long down-curved bill, long neck, and long legs, typically found in warm regions.
A type of tropical fruit found in South America.
A traditional musical instrument from Africa.
A rare gemstone found in volcanic rocks.
What is the meaning of the word 'prim'?
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper.
Extremely relaxed and casual in manner.
Loud and boisterous in behavior.
Careless and indifferent to rules.
What is the meaning of the word 'caul'?
A thin, filmy membrane that can cover a newborn's head and face at birth.
A type of medieval helmet worn by knights.
A traditional Scottish dance.
A rare gemstone found in volcanic rocks.
What is the meaning of the word 'invalid'?
A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury.
A person who is always happy.
A person who loves to travel.
A person who is very rich.
What is the meaning of the word 'idle'?
Not active or in use; without purpose or effect; pointless.
Full of energy and activity.
Extremely important or essential.
Related to working hard and being productive.
What is the meaning of the word 'heaved'?
Lifted or hauled (something heavy) with great effort.
Spoken softly or whispered.
Written quickly and carelessly.
Moved swiftly through the air.
What is the meaning of the word 'imminent'?
About to happen; impending.
Completely irrelevant; unrelated.
Extremely rare; unlikely.
Already occurred in the past.
What is the meaning of the word 'infallibility'?
The inability to be wrong; being incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
The ability to adapt quickly to new situations.
The tendency to forget important information.
The skill of persuading others easily.
What is the meaning of the word 'blighted'?
Spoiled, harmed, or destroyed.
Bright and cheerful.
Full of life and energy.
Clean and untouched.
What is the meaning of the word 'reiterated'?
Said or did something again or repeatedly.
Forgot something completely.
Changed something drastically.
Ignored something intentionally.
What is the meaning of the word 'prodding'?
Poking or stirring someone or something; encouraging someone to take action.
Running away quickly from danger.
Speaking loudly in a crowd.
Writing a letter to a friend.
What is the meaning of the word 'withered'?
Become dry and shriveled.
Grow rapidly and flourish.
Turn into liquid.
Shine brightly.
What is the meaning of the word 'iridescent'?
Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
Having a rough and uneven surface.
Producing a loud, harsh sound.
Being extremely dry and lacking moisture.
What is the meaning of the word 'burden'?
A heavy load or something that is difficult to bear.
A type of musical instrument.
A place where birds live.
A celebration or festival.
What is the meaning of the word 'sullenly'?
In a bad-tempered or gloomy manner.
In a cheerful and lively way.
In a hurried or rushed manner.
In a polite and respectful way.
