Vocab Quizizz Practice 4/28-5/2

Which word best describes "a violation or misuse of something valued as sacred"?

• Behemoth

• Sacrilege

• Prospect

• Tedious

What does the prefix "sacr-" mean?

• To look at

• Holy; religious

• Large or powerful

• Rude

Which word means "to physically show fear"?

• Sluice

• Quail

• Churlish

• Profusely

What is the definition of "tedious"?

• Too long, slow, or dull

• A huge or monstrous creature

• Wash or rinse with water

• The possibility of a future event

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The teacher was ________ with the students who forgot their homework, giving them another chance."

• Lenient

• Tedious

• Behemoth

• Sacrilege

Which word would best complete this sentence? "The ancient ship was a true ________, towering over all others in the harbor."

• Sluice

• Leviathan

• Quail

• Churlish

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "churlish."

• The churlish child shared his toys with everyone.

• It would be churlish to ignore someone who is speaking to you politely.

• The churlish weather was sunny and warm.

• She churlished the dishes after dinner.

Which word would best fit in the following sentence? "The gardener used a hose to ________ the mud off his boots."

• Sluice

• Quail

• Behemoth

• Tedious

Given the root "-spec-", which of the following words is most likely related to "look at" or "examine"?

• Spectator

• Sacrilege

• Behemoth

• Churlish

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of "prospect"?

• A person washing their hands

• A student considering the possibility of winning a scholarship

• A rude comment made in class

• A large ship in the ocean