Log in
Sign up for FREE
arrow_back
Library
Wordly Wise Quiz - Lesson 14
By Amy Meier
star
star
star
star
star
Share
share
Last updated almost 8 years ago
30 questions
Add this activity
Note from the author:
Wordly Wise - Book 6 - Lesson 14 Vocabulary Quiz
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Find a SYNONYM for each bold word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.
Question 1
1.
You will need your parents'
consent
.
contribution
permission
advice
opinion
Question 2
2.
Ms. Fujimoto was a
benevolent
employer.
efficient
rude
kind
grumpy
Question 3
3.
What is the spacecraft's
mission
?
task
path
speed
destination
Question 4
4.
His students
esteem
Professor Rosnov.
degrade
aggravate
respect
baffle
Question 5
5.
We had an
oppportunity
to go to the Grand Canyon.
arrangement
plan
longing
chance
Question 6
6.
Dorothea Lange took
marvelous
photographs.
realistic
splendid
shocking
famous
Question 7
7.
The emperor was oblivious to
intrigues
.
schemes
discomforts
woes
problems
Question 8
8.
The Great Plains are
extensive
.
fertile
arid
large
conspicuous
Find an ANTONYM for each bold word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.
Question 9
9.
Dylan
relinquished
the trophy.
enjoyed
loathed
returned
kept
Question 10
10.
The lecture
engrossed
them.
delighted
bored
confused
inspired
Question 11
11.
The newscaster
exaggerated
the effects of the storm.
understated
whispered
concealed
praised
Question 12
12.
The movie's special effects were
fantastic
.
monstrous
resourceful
ordinary
invaluable
Question 13
13.
Hannah gave
discreet
replies to the competitor's questions.
stern
taunting
simple
unwise
Question 14
14.
Northern tribes
vanquished
the natives of Britian.
enslaved
freed
eclipsed
abandoned
Question 15
15.
They
marveled
at the Greek ruins
assembled
sneered
wondered
gasped
Choose the best way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then mark the circle next to your answer.
Question 16
16.
Tyrant
is to dictator as
country is to border.
blunder is to error.
boycott is to business
fatigue is to rest
Question 17
17.
The sunset yesterday evening was
marvelous. Marvelous
means
red and orange
unremarkable
astonishing in its beauty
obscured by haze
Question 18
18.
An
esteemed
writer is one
who is invited to a lot of functions
whose work is respected
who has written a great many books
who is often criticized
Question 19
19.
The
mission
set off for the Artctic. A
mission
is
a type of spacecraft
a place built by Spanish priests
a group with an important task to perform
a group of tourists
Question 20
20.
Kristen's work schedule is left to her
discretion
. This means that she
is trusted to set her own work hours wisely.
gets her work schedule from her boss.
leaves the work she can't do to a co-worker.
sets up a work schedule for a co-worker.
Question 21
21.
Which of the following is an
exaggeration
?
I'm hungry enough to eat two slices of pizza.
Brian knows all there is to know about the moon.
Amber is very talented.
The company is likely to go bankrupt.
Question 22
22.
Kaitlyn
consented
to head the team.
Consented
means
refused.
preferred.
requested.
agreed.
Question 23
23.
The have
extensive
plans to remodel.
Extensive
means that
there will be a lot of changes.
the changes will be very expensive.
the plans are too extravagant for them.
the plans were painstakingly made.
Question 24
24.
Booth and his allies
intrigued
against Lincoln.
Intrigued
means
led a campaign.
plotted.
ran for office.
spread cruel gossip.
Question 25
25.
The company offers many
opportunities
. This means that it
offers good health insurance.
provides many comforts, such a gym and pool.
provides many chances for people to rise in the company.
produces a wide range of products.
Question 26
26.
The actress Carmen Miranda wore fantastic hats piled high with fruit. Fantastic means
attractive.
complicated.
hard to believe.
gigantic.
Question 27
27.
An
engrossing
converstaion is one that
has your complete attention.
disgusts you.
draws a lot of people.
goes on for a long time.
Question 28
28.
To win people's
esteem
, you should
wear expensive clothes.
hang out with a popular crowd.
be aware of the newest fads.
be honorable and trustworthy.
Question 29
29.
Which of theses would be considered a
marvel
?
a new light switch
the expanse of a great waterfall
a napping cat
a rescheduled meeting
Question 30
30.
Which is most likely to
intrigue
someone?
a film about the mysteries of the pyramids
an arrogant remark
a domesticated cow
a sudden storm