Vocabulary Assessment - Age 12

Vocabulary Assessment - Age 12

• Instructions:* Choose the best definition for each vocabulary word.
• Note:* Definitions are aligned with the Oxford English Dictionary.

1. Scatter:

• a) To spread widely
• b) To collect together
• c) To arrange neatly

2. Discuss:

• a) To argue loudly
• b) To talk about a topic
• c) To ignore a topic

3. Frail:

• a) Strong and healthy
• b) Weak and delicate
• c) Bold and assertive

4. Fetch:

• a) To understand
• b) To go and get something
• c) To hide something away

5. Accomplish:

• a) To begin something
• b) To successfully complete something
• c) To give up on something

6. Captivate:

• a) To bore someone
• b) To amuse someone
• c) To hold someone's attention

7. Publish:

• a) To keep secret
• b) To make public
• c) To copy

8. Contribute:

• a) To take away
• b) To give something
• c) To hide something

9. Authentic:

• a) Fake
• b) Real
• c) Difficult

10. Aesthetic:

• a) Having to do with beauty
• b) Having to do with function
• c) Having to do with science

11. Humorous:

• a) Serious
• b) Funny
• c) Sad

12. Courteous:

• a) Rude
• b) Polite
• c) Angry

13. Acquire:

• a) To lose
• b) To obtain
• c) To forget

14. Detect:

• a) To hide
• b) To discover
• c) To ignore

15. Dense:

• a) Thin
• b) Thick
• c) Light

16. Superb:

• a) Poor
• b) Excellent
• c) Average

17. Rival:

• a) Friend
• b) Competitor
• c) Follower

18. Valiant:

• a) Cowardly
• b) Brave
• c) Unlucky

19. Astound:

• a) To please
• b) To surprise greatly
• c) To ignore

20. Solo:

• a) Group
• b) Single
• c) Partner

21. Revert:

• a) To change back
• b) To cause forward
• c) To change permanently

22. Suffocate:

• a) To breathe easily
• b) To stop breathing
• c) To cough loudly

23. Abundant:

• a) Scarce
• b) Plenty
• c) Barely enough

24. Conceal:

• a) To show
• b) To hide
• c) To reveal

25. Applause:

• a) Booing
• b) Cheers
• c) Silence

26. Vulnerable:

• a) Strong
• b) Weak
• c) Immune

27. Obnoxious:

• a) Pleasant
• b) Unpleasant
• c) Neutral

28. Wondrous:

• a) Ordinary
• b) Amazing
• c) Boring

29. Absorb:

• a) To give off
• b) To take in
• c) To push out

30. Motive:

• a) Result
• b) Cause
• c) Effect

31.Dilapidated:

• a) Well-maintained
• b) In disrepair
• c) Modern

32. Unethical:

• a) Moral
• b) Immoral
• c) Neutral

33. Subdue:

• a) To excite
• b) To control
• c) To release

34. Fetch (again):

• a) To understand
• b) To go and get something
• c) To hide something away

Study Notes

• Vocabulary List: List of words with definitions from the Oxford English Dictionary for focused review.
• Assessment: A multiple-choice question assessment to test comprehension of the vocabulary listed, helping to identify knowledge gaps.
• Age Appropriateness: The assessment format and vocabulary are suitable for children aged 12.
• Aligned Definitions: Definitions closely align to the Oxford English Dictionary providing authoritative context. Multiple choice questions ensure understanding.