30 Questions
What is the dictionary definition of 'petrified'?
very scared, terrified
Which sentence uses the word 'petrified' correctly?
I was petrified when I saw his zombie face.
Which of the following is a synonym for 'petrified'?
terrified
If someone is petrified, how are they feeling?
scared
Which of these words is NOT a synonym for 'petrified'?
calm
What does the word 'biennial' refer to?
Every two years
What is the meaning of 'binocular'?
Relating to two eyes
Which common noun is frequently used as a proper noun?
Pentagon
Someone with four brothers or sisters sharing the same birthday could be one.
Quintuplet
Which word might describe an Olympic event?
Pentathlon
What happens to 20 when it increases to 80?
It quadruples
Which word from the list is associated with reluctantly agreeing to something?
acquiesce
The word 'odor' is used in the context of:
describing an unpleasant smell
Which word means to catch the attention of someone?
captivate
What is the denotation of the word 'exploit'?
to manipulate for one's own benefit
What kind of smell does the word 'fragrance' convey?
pleasant
Which word best fits the context of showing enthusiasm?
gusto
What does the word 'deluge' refer to in the context of heavy rains?
a flood
Which word refers to a large destructive fire?
conflagration
Which word describes someone who is extremely thin due to malnutrition?
emaciated
Which word applies to having common and widely accepted practices?
conventional
Which word means to stop something by force, often used in a political context?
repression
What does the prefix 'pent-' mean?
five
Which word could refer to a four-sided enclosure surrounded by buildings?
quadrangle
What is an athletic competition featuring five events called?
pentathlon
How many children are in a quintuplet?
five
What prefix would you use to indicate four times multiplication?
quadr-
Which word describes a group or a set of five, commonly referring to musicians?
quintet
What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?
two
What is a space divided into four equal sections called?
quadrant
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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