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Vocabulary 6th Grade

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "jolt"?

a)

A sudden jarring impact

b)

A gentle touch

c)

A slow movement

d)

A soft sound

2.

What does the word "tote" mean?

a)

Carry with difficulty

b)

Run quickly

c)

Speak loudly

d)

Jump high

3.

If something is described as "homely," what does it mean?

a)

Lacking in physical beauty or proportion

b)

Very expensive

c)

Extremely colorful

d)

Full of energy

4.

What does the word "wring" mean?

a)

To twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

b)

To jump up and down with excitement

c)

To write something quickly

d)

To paint with bright colors

5.

What is a "curtsy"?

a)

A gesture involving bending the knees to show respect

b)

A type of dance move involving spinning

c)

A way of waving goodbye

d)

A method of tying shoes

6.

If someone is "appalled," how do they feel?

a)

Struck with dread, shock, or dismay

b)

Extremely happy and excited

c)

Calm and relaxed

d)

Very hungry

7.

What does the word "uppity" mean?

a)

arrogant or self-important

b)

shy or timid

c)

friendly and outgoing

d)

sad or depressed

8.

What does it mean to "gawk" at something?

a)

look with amazement

b)

ignore completely

c)

speak loudly

d)

run away quickly

9.

What does the word "glom" mean?

a)

To latch or seize upon; take hold of

b)

A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

c)

A disorderly crowd of people

d)

To run quickly

10.

What is a "plait"?

a)

A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

b)

A disorderly crowd of people

c)

To latch or seize upon; take hold of

d)

A type of hat

11.

What does the word "scrutiny" mean?

a)

a prolonged intense look

b)

a short glance

c)

a fun activity

d)

a person on the run

12.

Which word means "an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates"?

a)

scrutiny

b)

recreation

c)

fugitive

d)

investigation

13.

Which word is used to describe a person who is running away or escaping?

a)

scrutiny

b)

recreation

c)

fugitive

d)

spectator

14.

What does the word "formulate" mean?

a)

come up with after a mental effort

b)

to destroy completely

c)

to run away quickly

d)

to make something dirty

15.

What is the meaning of the word "clammy"?

a)

unpleasantly cool and humid

b)

very hot and dry

c)

extremely loud and noisy

d)

bright and colorful

16.

What does the word "dismay" mean?

a)

A burst of laughter

b)

A feeling of disappointment or distress

c)

A sudden movement

d)

A loud noise

17.

What is the meaning of the word "brazen"?

a)

Very quiet and reserved

b)

Extremely tired

c)

Full of joy

d)

Bold and without shame

18.

If someone is "timid," how do they behave?

a)

Shy and lacking in confidence

b)

Quick to anger

c)

Extremely loud

d)

Very energetic