Vocabulary Review

Which is a synonym for the word overrate?

I though the movie was good but the reviews seem to overrate it.

• criticize

• exaggerate

• ignore

• misjudge

What is the correct meaning of the word feat?

It is quite a feat to climb a mountain.

• goal

• achievement

• hardship

• adventure

What does the root cred- mean in the word credulous?

Mary often fooled her credulous younger brother.

• praise

• bother

• believe

• doubt

Which word best completes the sentence?

Tony went outside and ___________ across the street for his brother to come.

• sang

• called

• spoke

• whispered

Which word is a SYNONYM for the word bombarded?

My mom said she knew I would be a reporter because I bombarded her with questions even at a young age.

• asked

• surprised

• challenged

• pestered

What is the correct meaning of the word mist?

There was only a light mist so we didn't have to use out umbrella.

• bright light from the sun

• large drops of water falling

• tiny drops of water in the air

• a gentle wind

What is the correct meaning of the word qualified?

There were many qualified people who applied, but only one could be hired for the job.

• persuasive

• unemployed

• skilled

• available

What is the correct meaning of the word random?

The teacher made a random choice of students to work on the project.

• chance

• humorous

• quick

• careful

What is the correct meaning of word civilize?

Vera desperately wanted someone to civilize her younger brothers.

• punish

• refine

• supervise

• distract

What does the prefix multi - mean in the word multicolored?

Taz used tie-dye to create a multicolored T-shirt with a spiral pattern.

• large

• many

• small

• none