Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word representatives mean in this sentence? There were representatives from each state at the conference.

• people who serves as agents for others

• items that are used as money

• documents that are important

• minerals that are in the ground

What does the word cramped mean in the following sentence? There were so many boxes that the garage felt cramped.

• crowded

• irritated

• delicate

• tired

What does the word distracted mean in the following sentence? The boy could not study because he was so distracted in the library.

• had no interest in

• had pledged an oath

• had looked for the source

• had his attention drawn away

What does the word viewpoint mean in the following sentence? The scientist had a good viewpoint to see the eagle's nest.

• a time that happened many years ago

• a place where something can easily be seen

• a problem that has many different solutions

• a person who takes a lot of time with their job

What does the word shattered mean in the following sentence? The vase shattered when it hit the ground.

• drove

• reflected

• sparkled

• broke

What does the word bracing mean in the following sentence? The family were bracing themselves for the hurricane.

• running away

• throwing a party

• preparing for a big event

• cleaning the area

What does the word embarking mean in the following sentence? The adventurers were embarking on their journey to Antarctica.

• thinking things through

• expecting danger

• feeling excited

• getting ready to begin

What does the word pressing mean in the following sentence? It was pressing that they got to the hospital soon.

• funny

• urgent

• careful

• dangerous