WorksheetsHMH Into Reading Module 1, Week 1 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
flop
complete failure
partial success
unexpected outcome
minor setback
gadgets
specialized machines or electronic devices
simple tools for everyday tasks
large mechanical devices
basic electronic components
phonograph
a device for playing sound recordings
a type of musical instrument
a method of sound amplification
a recording studio equipment
cylinder
a three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular bases
a two-dimensional shape with four equal sides
a three-dimensional shape with a square base
a flat shape with no dimensions
flop
to fail completely in a performance or endeavor
to succeed brilliantly in a task
to perform moderately well
to entertain an audience effectively
incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated
reflecting light without generating heat
absorbing light and converting it to heat
producing light through chemical reactions
transcend
to go beyond the limits or range of something
to remain within boundaries
to simplify a complex idea
to enhance the quality of something
gadgets
small mechanical or electronic devices with a practical use
large machines used in manufacturing
simple tools for manual tasks
software applications for mobile devices
sputtered
a smooth and even way
a rough or uneven way, can make popping noises
a silent and calm manner
a quick and efficient process
illustrious
famous for achievement
unknown and unremarkable
recently discovered
ordinary and mundane
illustrious
well-known and respected for past achievements
unknown and disregarded
recently popular but not respected
famous for negative reasons
excel
to be exceptionally good at something
to fail at a task
to be average in performance
to struggle with a skill
locomotives
vehicles that move on tracks, often used for trains
a type of car designed for racing
a small boat used for fishing
a device for measuring speed
patents
legal rights granted for inventions or processes
temporary monopolies on ideas
exclusive rights to use a trademark
permissions to copy existing inventions
revere
to think very highly of a person
to criticize harshly
to ignore completely
to be indifferent towards
