Flocabulary Unit 14

1.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

beseech

claim

undergo

seek advice

plead

2.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

detach

assert

bombard

scramble up

separate from

3.

5 points

President Obama’s legacy will include

the next person elected as U.S. president

the members of his personal staff

serving as the first African-American U. S. president

his favorite movies

4.

5 points

Who would be most likely to want vengeance?

a trash collector who discovers money hidden in a garbage can

a bank robber who learns his partner has been stealing from him

a magician trying to learn a new trick

a race car driver who comes in first place in an important race

5.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

gruesome

ghastly

depressed

embarrassed

annoying

6.

5 points

We stood on the dock and pelted the water with rocks to

help the shark find food

capture the shark

frighten away the shark

guide the shark toward shore

7.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

obnoxious

enjoyable

beautiful

definite

vengeance

8.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word alleged?

I asked my parents to buy me a bike if I got all A’s on my report card.

Mr. Connor claimed that Kevin broke his window.

The firefighter rescued the baby from the building just before it fell.

The maiden escaped after knight killed the dragon that had held her captive.

9.

5 points

What would be a difficult experience to endure?

getting a passing grade on an exam

a car accident

an exciting movie

something that happened when you were very young

10.

5 points

If someone was acting obnoxious toward you,you would most likely feel

hopeful

guilty

grateful

annoyed

11.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word clamber?

When Carl’s best friend moved away, he felt sad for several weeks.

The bull let out a loud, low moan that could be heard far away.

The mountain climber inched up the peak, using his pick axe to punch holes in the icy surface.

My dad helped me make scrambled eggs and toast for my mom on Mother’s Day

12.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word despondent?

Sally has been heartbroken ever since her grandmother passed away.

Chan likes to watch baseball, but he doesn't enjoy playing it.

Jose jumped for joy when he learned he won the lottery.

Trina thought the play was so boring she fell asleep.

13.

5 points

What type of movie is usually gruesome?

children's movies

romantic movies

comedies

horror movies

14.

5 points

A doctor would be most apt to consult with

a nurse

a prescription

a sink

a needle

15.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

despondent

complimented

known

pretty

cheerful

16.

5 points

Who would most likely be mortified?

a teacher who learned her students had nominated her for teacher of the year

a student who learned his girlfriend was only dating him as a joke

a dog that moved from a small apartment to a house with a big yard

a police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty

17.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

bellow

pound

climb with difficulty

live through

yell loudly

18.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

legacy

pain

heritage

a heavy hammer

revenge

19.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

mortify

comfort

attach

deny

whisper

20.

5 points

In what sport would you be most likely to be mauled?

baseball

boxing

bowling

fishing