Definitions
Which place is generally the most desolate?
a) a city
b) a circus
c) a desert
d) an airplane
c) a desert
What is a synonym for haven?
a) refuge
b) standard
c) feast
d) autobiography
a) refuge
What is an antonym of luminous?
a) not important
b) careful
c) dark
d) hot
c) dark
Which of the following could be considered a decree?
a) You may not smoke in restaurants!
b) French with a Haitian accent
c) Bob is better at singing than Frank is.
d) a mean bus driver
a) You may not smoke in restaurants!
A teacher's stance is another word for her:
a) level of education
b) classroom
c) wardrobe
d) feelings toward something
d) feelings toward something
What is a synonym for forfeit?
a) surrender
b) follow through
c) argue
d) make money
a) surrender
What is an antonym of atrocity?
a) strange act
b) possibility
c) wonderful act
d) containment
c) wonderful act
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word intervene?
a) Allison was wearing her old hoodie to the dance.
b) Paula's plan would've worked if Sara hadn't stepped in.
c) Matt felt blindly for the light switch.
d) Norman tried to steal the car.
b) Paula's plan would've worked if Sara hadn't stepped in.
Heath's attendance was sporadic. He
a) came to class from time to time
b) never came to class
c) paid attention in class
d) had an impeccable attendance record
What is a synonym for ovation?
a) entertainment
b) applause
c) danger
d) safety
b) applause
What is an antonym of agile?
a) dull
b) flashy
c) slow
d) unbroken
c) slow
Which of the following sentences best describes the meaning of the word trepidation?
a) Donny was always in a good mood.
b) Donny was scared of heights.
c) Donny was the most important player on the team.
d) Donny was different than everyone else.
b) Donny was scared of heights.
Which is likely to be the most lucrative job?
a) babysitter
b) lifeguard
c) doctor
d) janitor
c) doctor
What is a synonym of ardent?
a) intense
b) not caring
c) without any people
d) funny
a) intense
What is an antonym of plunder?
a) steal
b) feel
c) step in and stop
d) give back
d) give back
Which of the following sentences best describes the meaning of the word formidable?
a) She ate a sandwich very quickly.
b) The pitcher for the other team had an impressive record.
c) The moon looked so clear and beautiful.
d) She sent her friend a message right after school.
b) The pitcher for the other team had an impressive record.
Oscar chastised Cecilia, probably because:
a) Cecilia had done something wrong.
b) He was attracted to her.
c) She was regrettable.
d) She was weird.
a) Cecilia had done something wrong.
What is a synonym of benign?
a) harmless
b) harmful
c) skilled
d) loud
a) harmless
What is an antonym of fortify?
a) anger
b) weaken
c) tie up
d) simplify
b) weaken
Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of the word amiss?
a) My brother helped me build a tree house.
b) The test was extremely boring, but at least it wouldn't last forever.
c) Suddenly there was a loud explosion.
d) The sandwich looked great at first, but it turned out the meat was rotten.
d) The sandwich looked great at first, but it turned out the meat was rotten.