Vocabulary Quiz: Synonyms for Petrified

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What is the dictionary definition of 'petrified'?

calm and composed

feeling excited, thrilled

feeling joyful, happy

very scared, terrified (correct)

Which sentence uses the word 'petrified' correctly?

I was petrified when I saw his zombie face. (correct)

They were petrified after hearing the good news.

He felt petrified watching the comedy show.

She was petrified because she won the lottery.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'petrified'?

terrified (correct)

calm

relaxed

elated

If someone is petrified, how are they feeling?

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Which of these words is NOT a synonym for 'petrified'?

calm Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'biennial' refer to?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'binocular'?

Relating to two eyes Signup and view all the answers

Which common noun is frequently used as a proper noun?

Pentagon Signup and view all the answers

Someone with four brothers or sisters sharing the same birthday could be one.

Quintuplet Signup and view all the answers

Which word might describe an Olympic event?

Pentathlon Signup and view all the answers

What happens to 20 when it increases to 80?

It quadruples Signup and view all the answers

Which word from the list is associated with reluctantly agreeing to something?

acquiesce Signup and view all the answers

The word 'odor' is used in the context of:

describing an unpleasant smell Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to catch the attention of someone?

captivate Signup and view all the answers

What is the denotation of the word 'exploit'?

to manipulate for one's own benefit Signup and view all the answers

What kind of smell does the word 'fragrance' convey?

pleasant Signup and view all the answers

Which word best fits the context of showing enthusiasm?

gusto Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'deluge' refer to in the context of heavy rains?

a flood Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to a large destructive fire?

conflagration Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone who is extremely thin due to malnutrition?

emaciated Signup and view all the answers

Which word applies to having common and widely accepted practices?

conventional Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to stop something by force, often used in a political context?

repression Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pent-' mean?

five Signup and view all the answers

Which word could refer to a four-sided enclosure surrounded by buildings?

quadrangle Signup and view all the answers

What is an athletic competition featuring five events called?

pentathlon Signup and view all the answers

How many children are in a quintuplet?

five Signup and view all the answers

What prefix would you use to indicate four times multiplication?

quadr- Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes a group or a set of five, commonly referring to musicians?

quintet Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

two Signup and view all the answers

What is a space divided into four equal sections called?

quadrant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exercise B Synonyms

Petrified means very scared or terrified
Pentagon is a common noun frequently used as a proper noun
Quintuplet is someone with four brothers or sisters sharing the same birthday
Pentathlon is an Olympic event
Quadruple means increasing 20 to 80
Quadrant is one quarter of a mapped area

Vocabulary Quiz

Conventional means following traditional customs or rules
Conflagration is a large, intense fire
Deluge is a heavy flood of rain
Repression is the act of controlling or suppressing something
Prevail means to succeed or be successful
Enterprising means showing initiative and a willingness to take risks
Gusto means enthusiasm or energy
Turmoil is a state of confusion or disturbance
Nutritious means providing nourishment or food
Emaciated means extremely thin or weak

Vocabulary Power

Prefixes

Bi- means two
Quadr- means four
Pent- and Quint- both mean five

Word List

Biennial means happening every two years
Bilingual means able to speak two or more languages
Binocular means relating to both eyes
Pentagon is a five-sided shape
Pentathlon is an athletic competition featuring five events
Quadrangle is a four-sided enclosure
Quadrant is one quarter of a mapped area
Quadruple means increasing by four
Quintet is a group of five
Quintuplet is one of five children born at the same time

Exercise A: Prefixes

Pentathlon is an athletic competition featuring five events
Quintuplet is one of five children born at the same time
Quintet is a group of five musicians
Quadruple means increasing by four
Quadrant is one quarter of a mapped area
Quadrangle is a four-sided enclosure

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Find the correct synonyms for the word 'petrified' in this vocabulary quiz. Learn new words to describe being very scared or terrified