24 Vocabulary Test

What does the word fared mean in the sentence below?

Bob fared well when he competed in the track-and-field events.

• answered

• dressed

• interpreted

• succeeded

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word mishap mean in the sentence below?

The baby had a mishap and spilled his milk.

• accident

• entrance

• permit

• scheme

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word balked mean in the sentence below?

The horse balked when it came to the wooden jump.

• refused to move

• looked confident

• jumped gracefully

• waited for permission

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word disadvantage mean in the sentence below?

The disadvantage of people not having wings is that we need machines to fly.

• drawback

• motto

• ransom

• reputation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word lectured mean in the sentence below?

The teacher lectured about safety rules.

• remarked quickly

• operated quickly for

• maneuvered solemnly

• gave a serious speech

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does the word timid mean in the sentence below?

The timid dog was afraid of his own reflection in the mirror.

• deaf

• fearful

• lazy

• playful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word chamber mean in the sentence below?

After seeing all of the other spaces, the tourists finally entered the king's chamber in the castle.

• balcony

• district

• mold

• room

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word ignored mean in the sentence below?

Kate ignored the noise of the train as it passed by, and she continued reading her book.

• was impressed by

• imitated the sound of

• refused to take notice of

• remembered to give away to

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word brisk mean in the sentence below?

The students took a brisk walk around the neighborhood, and they returned to their starting point in a short amount of time.

• boring

• casual

• formal

• quick

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word operate mean in the sentence below?

I would like to learn how to operate a tractor because I think it would be fun to drive.

• clean

• repair

• trade

• work

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C