Vocabulary Test Lesson 4

Boost your vocabulary! Master new words with definitions, matching, and sentence practice.

Match each definition with a word. brandishing To wave or shake in a threatening manner. explosion A violent release of energy. sum An answer found by addition. qualifying Success in satisfying a test or requirement. uniform Special clothing for school or a job; the same. gradually In a way that happens slowly over time, little by little. pronunciation The way in which you say a word. prodded To be poked with a stick or sharp object. appeal A sincere or strong request for something that is needed. population Relating to the number of people or animals living in a certain place. MASTERED is....A. Threatened; forced someone to do something out of fear; to be frightenedB. To become skilled or proficient in something.C. Phrase or expression which means something different from what the words say.D. To move from side to side i an unsteady or shaky way. A B C D DECISION is....A. Pieces or parts of something.B. A violent release of energy.C. Success in satisfying a test or requirement.D. The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind. A B C D ROUTINE is...A. In a way that happens slowly over time, little by little.B. The number that is the result of multiplying two or more factors.C. The regular or fixed way in which a thing is done.D. A contest to be the best or to win. A B C D SCANNED is....A. To wave or shake in a threatening manner.B. Glance over or read superficially.C. Relating to the number or people or animals living in a certain place.D. Done together; at the same time. A B C D IDIOM is.....A. A phrase or expression which means something different from what the words say.B. To be poked with a stick or sharp object.C. When tow things look exactly alike.D. AN answer found y addition. A B C D Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences. A huge sum of money is spent on national defense. Emely gave a very good pronunciation of the word one in Spanish. The population is much higher in California than in Ohio. There is a new product to cleanse your hands without water. The boy scanned the want ads for a job. A non-English speaking person would really be confused by the idiom "under the weather." The rules require the players to be in uniform to play on the team. The sound of the tractors was gradually getting louder. The children recited the Pledge of Allegiance in unison every day. You may not know this but, brandishing a sword in public is against the law.