Lesson 7

Question 1

To change in some way; to make or become different.

Answer 1

alter

Question 2

A change

Answer 2

alteration

Question 3

To make or become unclear or mixed up in the mind.

Answer 3

confuse

Question 4

To mistake one person or thing for another.

Answer 4

confuse

Question 5

Hard to follow or understand; unclear

Answer 5

confusing

Question 6

A state of disorder

Answer 6

confusion

Question 7

To give out; to divide among several or many.

Answer 7

distribute

Question 8

To be spread over

Answer 8

distributed

Question 9

To force or throw out.

Answer 9

eject

Question 10

To hold closely in one’s arms; to hug.

Answer 10

embrace

Question 11

To take up seriously

Answer 11

embrace

Question 12

A hug

Answer 12

embrace

Question 13

To provide with what is needed

Answer 13

equip

Question 14

Things that are needed for some activity.

Answer 14

equipment

Question 15

Able to bend easily

Answer 15

flexible

Question 16

Able to adjust to new or different situations.

Answer 16

flexible

Question 17

A moment; a very short period of time.

Answer 17

instant

Question 18

Happening or done at once; quick.

Answer 18

instant

Question 19

Have a sharp edge

Answer 19

keen

Question 20

Showing a strong interest; eager

Answer 20

keen

Question 21

Having sharp senses; quick to understand.

Answer 21

keen

Question 22

To walk in an uneven way.

Answer 22

limp

Question 23

An uneven or lopsided walk

Answer 23

limp

Question 24

Not stiff or firm

Answer 24

limp

Question 25

To move quickly, with rapid little steps

Answer 25

scurry

Question 26

To grasp suddenly; to grab hold of.

Answer 26

seize

Question 27

To take by force of the law.

Answer 27

seize

Question 28

Not deep

Answer 28

shallow

Question 29

With little seriousness or deep thought.

Answer 29

shallow

Question 30

To enclose on all sides

Answer 30

surround

Question 31

The things or conditions around a person or place

Answer 31

surroundings

Question 32

One who is hurt or killed, or one who suffers

Answer 32

victim

Question 33

We had an alteration to our trip. Alteration means: a) a shock b) a routine c) a change d) an idea

Answer 33

change

Question 34

The math problem confused the student. Confused means: a) it is too easy b) it is dull c) was very exciting d) wasn't clear

Answer 34

wasn't clear

Question 35

The teacher distributes the quizzes to the students. distribute means: a) hands them out b) grades them c) collect them back d) destroys them

Answer 35

hands them out

Question 36

The class embraced the suggestion to end class early. a) laughed at it b) took it very seriously c) asked the teacher about it d) thought about it

Answer 36

took it very seriously

Question 37

The volleyball players were equipped with kneepads and arm pads. Equipped means: a) stolen b) given away c) provided d) lost

Answer 37

provided

Question 38

The signs were distributed around the school. Distributed means: a) In a pile b) In the trash c) On a desk d) Spread around school

Answer 38

Spread around school

Question 39

The teacher has to be flexible during the day if the fire alarm goes off. Flexible means: a) Know that it is going to happen. b) Start teaching on time c) Adjust to the change d) Brainstorm

Answer 39

Adjust to the change

Question 40

Brooke seized Sydney's arm. Seized means: a) Grabbed it suddenly b) Patted it gently c) Twisted it d) Smacked it

Answer 40

Grabbed it suddenly

Question 41

The student made a shallow remark that irritated the teacher. Shallow means: a) Was private b) Wasn't very serious c) Was loud d) Only heard by a few

Answer 41

Wasn't very serious

Question 42

The bicycle rider needs to be aware of the surroundings. a) The bicycle b) The helmet c) The traffic and people around d) The tires

Answer 42

The traffic and people around

Question 43

The victim was robbed of his car. Victim means: a) Crook b) The cops c) The car d) The person whose car was taken.

Answer 43

The person whose car was taken.

Question 44

The police officers seized the stolen jewelry. Seized means: a) To take by force of the law. b) Gave away the jewelry. c) Sold the jewelry. d) Hid the jewelry

Answer 44

To take by force of the law

Question 45

The person was described as being keen. Keen means: a) The person is tall b) The person is short c) The person is very smart d) The person is funny

Answer 45

The person is very smart

Question 46

Sydney was keen to learn how to play the guitar. Keen means: a) Eager b) Sad c) Angry d) Not interested

Answer 46

Eager

Question 47

The keen blade of the knife sliced through the bread with ease. Keen means: a) dull b) dirty c) broken d) had a sharp edge

Answer 47

had a sharp edge

Question 48

There was some confusion about the rotation during the volleyball match. Confusion means: a) Yelling b) Disorder c) Crying d) Complete understanding

Answer 48

Disorder

Question 49

The handshake was firm and not limp like a wet rag. Limp means: a) Not stiff or firm b) Funny c) Rude d) Aggressive

Answer 49

Not stiff or firm

Question 50

The park's peaceful surroundings made it a perfect place to relax. Surroundings means: a) The park b) The things or conditions around the park. c) A park in another city. d) None of these answers.

Answer 50

The things or conditions around the park.