Mastering Vocabulary Skills

1. Spell the word that means to tolerate or accept.

• abide

• disregard

• ignore

• erect

2. What is the meaning of 'access'?

• The process of gaining knowledge.

• The act of communicating with others.

• The right to own property.

• The ability to approach or enter somewhere.

3. Use 'chaos' in a sentence.

• She enjoyed the chaos of a quiet evening at home.

• The sudden storm created chaos in the city, with fallen trees and traffic jams everywhere.

• The chaos in the kitchen was due to a calm dinner.

4. Identify a synonym for 'erect'.

• raise

• compress

• destroy

• flatten

5. What is the antonym of 'excursion'?

• journey

• trip

• stay

• adventure

6. Spell the word that refers to a deep and narrow valley.

• gully

• gorge

• valley

• canyon

7. What does 'grimy' mean?

• Very dirty or covered with grime.

• Slightly dirty or dusty.

• Completely clean and polished.

• Covered in paint or color.

8. Use 'inscription' in a sentence.

• He wrote an inscription in the sky with a plane.

• The inscription on the ancient tablet revealed secrets of a long-lost civilization.

• The inscription was a beautiful painting on the wall.

• The inscription was a type of ancient currency.

10. What is the meaning of 'pulverize'?

• To heat something until it melts.

• To crush or grind into a fine powder.

• To mix ingredients together.

• To assemble or build something.

11. Use 'qualm' in a sentence.

• They expressed a qualm about the food.

• She felt a qualm about the weather.

• She had a qualm about Grammar homework.