Vocabulary Quiz: Word Definitions

Vocabulary Quiz

• Instructions:* Match the word to its definition.
• Words:* baggage, antique, oppose, sensible, haste, digest, eternal, humid, lash, establish, pioneer, worthy
• Definitions:*

1. To quickly make or build something.
2. To absorb and process food.
3. Something old, especially an object.
4. To strongly disagree with someone or something.
5. To hit something hard with a whip or stick.
6. Having a good judgment and reason.
7. Characterized by a high amount of moisture in the air.
8. Possessing great merit or value.
9. Acting in a way that is rash.
10. A person who is an originator of something.
11. A collection of personal items carried by travelers.
12. Continuing forever, everlasting.

• Match the word to the definition by writing the letter of the correct definition*

Study Notes

• Baggage: (noun) A collection of personal items carried by travelers. Often refers to luggage.

• Antique: (adjective/noun) Something old, especially an object. Can also describe a very old person.

• Oppose: (verb) To strongly disagree with someone or something. A form of resistance against something.

• Sensible: (adjective) Having good judgment and reason. Acting in a reasonable and practical way.

• Haste: (noun) Acting in a way that is rash, characterized by too much speed and lack of thought. Often implies carelessness or urgency.

• Digest: (verb) To absorb and process food. Also, to understand or absorb information.

• Eternal: (adjective) Continuing forever, everlasting. Existing without end.

• Humid: (adjective) Characterized by a high amount of moisture in the air. Usually relating to a hot and wet climate.

• Lash: (verb) To hit something hard with a whip or stick. Can also describe an aggressive act of punishment or criticism.

• Establish: (verb) To quickly make or build something. Create something formal, to set up an institution or structure.

• Pioneer: (noun) A person who is an originator of something. Leading the advance of something new.

• Worthy: (adjective) Possessing great merit or value. Deserving of respect and honor. The quality that is desirable.

Test your knowledge of vocabulary by matching words to their definitions. This quiz includes a range of terms, from 'antique' to 'pioneer,' each with a specific meaning. Challenge yourself and enhance your language skills today!