Vocabulary Test Lesson 24

Boost vocabulary with Lesson 24! Practice words, definitions, and sentence use.

Match each definition with a word brisk Cold, quick, and windy vivid Giving a clear picture in the mind. Having striking color. quaking Shake with fast, tremulous movements. refuge A place providing protection or shelter; sanctuary. forfeit Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty. chamber A room or enclosed place. disadvantage Something that makes it harder to do a thing or to succeed. seep To ooze or leak through a small opening. timid Easily frightened; feeling or showing fear or shyness; afraid. rustling A light, soft sound of things rubbing together. VIVID is...A. To ooze or leak through a small opening.B. Having striking color.C. To swell and move with great force like a wave.D. Something that makes it harder to do a thing or to succeed. A B C D REPRIMAND is...A. To spread out in all directions.B. An unfortunate accident or mistakeC. An act or expression of criticism and censure; consequenceD. A light, soft sound of things rubbing together. A B C D SEEP is...A. To ooze or leak through a small opening.B. A place providing protection or shelter.C. Sudden unexpected beginning, ending, or change.D. Very serious; lacking brightness or color. A B C D CHAMBER is ....A. Easily frightened; shy; afraid.B. A room or enclosed place.C. When someone or something refuse to go on.D. Scolded or warned for a long period of time. A B C D BALKED is ...A. A light or other signal that warns and guides.B. Giving a clear picture in the mind.C. Shake with fast, tremulous movements.D. When someone or something refuses to go on. A B C D Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The students faredpoorly on their test. The sprawlingdogs were sound asleep on the couch. We stayed at a hotel to seek refugefrom the storm. We had to forfeitthe game because too many players were sick. The beaconsaved the ship from crashing into the rocks. Being able to solve complex problems requires ingenuity and perseverance. Gold, orange, and purple are vividcolors of the sunset. The judge called the lawyers into his chamberto have a discussion. The waves surgedtoward the shore. The slippery ice caused the car's mishapon the highway.