Gr6 Vocab Review T3

What does the word majestic mean in the sentence below?

 

The majestic castle sat on a hill and overlooked the whole valley.

• Impressive

• Light

• Mysterious

• Threatening

What does the word artistry mean in the sentence below?

 

The gifted musician played with feeling and artistry.

• His creative skill

• Comical touches.

• A mental picture.

• A carved instrument.

What does the word steadfast mean in the sentence below?

 

The young tree stood steadfast in the strong gusts of wind.

• Their alone.

• Crooked.

• Silent.

• Unchanging.

What does the word bitterly mean in the sentence below?

 

Mark responded bitterly to the accusation that he took Greg's backpack.

• They calmly.

• Fondly.

• Jokingly

• Resentfully

What does the word rash mean in the sentence below?

 

Jerry regretted his rash decision to quit the team.

• Difficult

• a)    Thoughtful

• Foolishly bold

• a)    Carefully planned

Use the Greek word roots information in the box to answer Numbers 31 through 35.

What does the word bronchitis mean in the sentence below?

 

Jaden was absent last week because he had bronchitis.

• When foot surgery.

• a)    Fear of crowds.

• a)    A cut on the hand.

• a)    An infected throat.

What does the word decade mean in the sentence below?

 

It took nearly a decade for the neighborhood to recover from the fire.

• a)    One year

• Two years

• a)    Ten years

• a)    Fifty years

What does the word kinetic mean in the sentence below?

 

A ball rolling along the floor is a prime example of kinetic energy.

• Athletic

• Forward

• Motion

• Standard

What does the word ostracized mean in the sentence below?

 

After being caught stealing fruit, the thief was ostracized by the community.

• Discussed

• Excluded

•   Questioned

• a)    Welcomed

What does the word astronomy mean in the sentence below?

 

In order to get a job at the observatory, Marisa had to take classes in astronomy.

• The study of objects in space.

• a)    The study of objects on Earth.

• a)    The study of travel by rockets.

• a)    The study of radio communication.