WorksheetsBinti Vocabulary
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Fill in the blank: _______ means having faults or defects, imperfect.
Faulty
Perfect
Flawless
Accurate
Fill in the blank: _______ is a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment used by the Himba people of Namibia to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate.
Otjize
Henna
Kohl
Shea butter
Fill in the blank: _______ means to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly.
Defying
Obeying
Accepting
Ignoring
Fill in the blank: _______ is a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
Scandal
Honor
Virtue
Achievement
Fill in the blank: _______ means an outcast.
Pariah
Monarch
Scholar
Patriot
Fill in the blank: A braid, especially of hair or straw, is called a ________.
plait/plaited
knot
curl
weave
Fill in the blank: An ________ is an astronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation: used by Greek astronomers from about 200 B.C. and by Arab astronomers from the Middle Ages until superseded by the sextant.
astrolabe
barometer
telescope
chronometer
Fill in the blank: The light produced by living organisms is called ________.
bioluminescent
fluorescent
phosphorescent
incandescent
Fill in the blank: ________ means pertaining to ancestors; descending or claimed from ancestors.
ancestral
hereditary
maternal
familial
Fill in the blank: To predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance is to ________.
Forecast
Ignore
Delay
Forget
Confuse
Fill in the blank: To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about is to ________.
Contemplate
Ignore
Forget
Rush
Fill in the blank: Having a rugged, weather-beaten appearance is described as ________.
Gnarled
Polished
Delicate
Radiant
Fill in the blank: To manipulate to a desired end by handling or persistent effort is to ________.
Coax
Ignore
Destroy
Neglect
Fill in the blank: A low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices is called ________.
Murmuring
Clattering
Bellowing
Crackling
Whistling
Fill in the blank: A building where passengers begin or end their flights. It houses facilities like ticket counters, baggage claim areas, and various passenger services is called a ________.
Terminal
Runway
Hangar
Control Tower
Fill in the blank: Extremely or completely dried, as by heat, sun, or wind; very thirsty is described as ________.
Parched
Drenched
Soaked
Moist
Soggy
Fill in the blank: Restroom is also known as a ________.
Lavatory
Kitchen
Garage
Balcony
Fill in the blank: To supply or brighten with light; light up is to ________.
Illuminate
Extinguish
Obscure
Darken
Shadow
Fill in the blank: A body of persons employed in an organization or place of work is called ________.
Personnel
Audience
Spectators
Participants
What is the meaning of 'Wafting'?
to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water
to sink quickly to the bottom
to move in a zigzag pattern
to stick firmly to a surface
What does 'Abomination' mean?
something greatly disliked or abhorred (vile and or shameful)
a type of celebration or festival
a small decorative object
a pleasant surprise
What does 'Discharged' mean?
to be released, sent away, or allowed to leave
to be promoted to a higher rank
to be given a reward
to be assigned a new task
What does 'Catapulted' mean?
Catapulted refers to being thrown or launched with great force or speed.
Catapulted means to walk slowly and quietly.
Catapulted refers to being covered in water.
Catapulted means to hide something carefully.
What does 'Bitolus' refer to in the book?
Terminology from the book. What Binti calls herself and her father as 'master harmonizers' and builders of astrolabes.
A type of alien technology used for communication.
A mythical creature mentioned in legends.
A traditional dish prepared during ceremonies.
What does 'plunge' mean?
to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge.
to move slowly and carefully in a straight line.
to speak softly and gently to someone.
to remove something from a surface.
What is a 'fractal'?
A design or construction that uses the concept and mechanics of fractal geometry.
A type of polygon with only straight edges.
A mathematical formula for calculating area.
A pattern that repeats only once.
What is the meaning of 'undulating'?
having a sinuous or wavelike shape or motion.
being completely still and motionless.
having a rough and jagged surface.
being perfectly straight without any curves.
What does 'revel' mean?
to take great pleasure or delight
to feel sorrow or regret
to ignore completely
to misunderstand
What is the meaning of 'predicament'?
A challenging situation
A joyful event
A simple solution
A famous person
A delicious meal
'Spasmodically' means:
in sudden, irregular bursts
in a calm and steady manner
with great enthusiasm
slowly and continuously
What is the meaning of 'Translucent'?
permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible
completely blocking light from passing through
allowing objects to be seen clearly through it
reflecting light without allowing any to pass through
What does 'Tremble' mean?
To shake involuntarily with quick, short movements from fear, excitement or any other strong emotion. (also can be result of being cold,)
To laugh loudly and uncontrollably.
To run quickly from one place to another.
To speak in a very soft voice.
What is an 'Exoskeleton'?
an external covering or integument, especially when hard, as the shells of crustaceans
a type of internal bone structure found in mammals
a soft tissue layer covering internal organs
a fluid-filled cavity inside the body
What does 'Prostrate' mean?
to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
to stand upright with confidence.
to walk quickly in excitement.
to sit quietly in meditation.
