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Power Words Week 3

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

fume (v)

a)

feel, show, or express great anger

b)

to emit gas or vapor

c)

to be in a state of confusion

d)

to express joy or happiness

2.

brusque (adj)

a)

1. short and abrupt

b)

2. friendly and warm

c)

3. overly talkative

d)

4. polite and courteous

3.

stammer (v)

a)

to speak with sudden, involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat initial letters of words; stutter

b)

to speak fluently and confidently without hesitation

c)

to whisper softly and quietly

d)

to shout loudly and clearly

4.

plead (v)

a)

to argue a case in a court of law

b)

to request something earnestly

c)

to admit to a crime without trial

d)

to defend someone in a legal case

5.

sulk (v)

a)

to be moodily silent

b)

to express joy and happiness

c)

to engage in lively conversation

d)

to act in a playful manner

6.

cloak (n)

a)

a type of hat worn in winter

b)

an outdoor garment, usually sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders

c)

a piece of furniture used for storage

d)

a type of footwear worn in rainy weather

7.

plead (v)

a)

to make a request in an urgent and emotional manner

b)

to argue a case in a court of law

c)

to express a strong opinion

d)

to make a formal complaint

8.

idle (v)

a)

to run at low power and often disconnected so that power is not truly useful

b)

to operate at maximum efficiency without any downtime

c)

to consume energy while performing no useful work

d)

to function intermittently with frequent stops

9.

gruff (adj)

a)

a. cheerful and talkative

b)

b. abrupt and unwilling to talk

c)

c. friendly and approachable

d)

d. calm and relaxed

10.

idle (adj)

a)

1. having no employment or inactive; not in normal or appropriate use

b)

2. inefficient or lazy

c)

3. highly productive and efficient

d)

4. actively engaged in work or duties

11.

gruff (adj)

a)

a voice that is rough and low in pitch

b)

a voice that is soft and high in pitch

c)

a voice that is cheerful and loud

d)

a voice that is smooth and melodic

12.

fume (n)

a)

a smoke, vapor, or gas that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale

b)

a type of fruit that is often used in desserts

c)

a method of cooking that involves boiling food in water

d)

a musical instrument played by blowing air into it

13.

cloak (v)

a)

to cover or hide something; to conceal

b)

to reveal or expose something

c)

to decorate or embellish something

d)

to ignore or neglect something