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7th Grade NWEA MAP Reading Test Prep Vocabulary (1)

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  • Q1

    To greatly astonish or amaze.

    Which word does this define?

    Dumbfound

    Devour

    Potential

    Ponder

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  • Q2

    Happening at the same time.

    Which word does this define?

    Vocation

    Simultaneously

    Insinuate

    Uncertainty

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  • Q3

    Which word means “bad tempered and gloomy”?

    Vengeance

    Docile

    Sullen 

    Perjury

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  • Q4

    Which word means “to interfere with or slow the progress of”?

    Impede

    Dishearten

    Pelt

    Pique

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  • Q5

    What does “beseech” mean?

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  • Q6

    Which is an antonym for“substantial”? 

    Patronize

    Intensified

    Inundate

    Trivial 

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  • Q7

    Which is a synonym for “hospitable”?

    Diligent

    Radiant

    Welcoming

    Sickly

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  • Q8

    Which is a synonym for“understand”?

    Fathom

    Disbelief

    Poised

    Legitimate

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  • Q9

    Which is an antonym for “docile”?

    Nonchalant

    Perceived

    Dismantle

    Perturb 

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  • Q10

    What is an antonym for “unscathed”? 

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  • Q11

    “How was your day, Alice?” asked Ron.

    “Oh, it was just an ordinary day,” replied Alice.

    “Don’t patronize me, Alice, I know where you have been.”

    The use of the word “patronize” indicates that –

    Rob is suspicious. 

    Rob is pleased. 

    Alice is bored.

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  • Q12

    Suburbia: where they tear out the trees and then name streets after them.

    What is the tone of this excerpt?

    Sarcastic

    Optimistic

    Energetic

    Compassionate 

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  • Q13

    “That will be $20.00,” said Mr.Baker.  Ken hands over the money and starts to walk out of the store.

    “Wait! I can’t take your money.  It’s counterfeit.”

    The use of the word “counterfeit”indicates that –

    Mr. Baker realized that he was related toKen.

    Mr. Baker doesn’t want to chargeKen for the item.

    The money that Ken handed Mr. Baker is fake.

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  • Q14

    “Did you make the team?”  asked mother.

    Jennifer had a radiant look on her face.

    If substituted for “radiant”, which wordwould change the tone?

    Ecstatic

    Resplendent

    Splendid

    Distraught

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  • Q15

    Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

    Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—

    The use of the word “pondered”indicates that the narrator –

    is forgetful.

    is quite afraid.

    is very tired.

    is in deep thought.

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  • Q16

    “I have to get this done,” Carissa thought to herself as she pounded away at the keyboard.  “This computer throws a fit every time I try to use it.  I need to finish the report before noon.”

    What is emphasized with the personification in this excerpt?

    How much Carissa has to get done.

    How much time Carissa has left to finishthe report.

    The trouble Carissa is having with the computer.

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  • Q17

    “Mom, I can’t find my jeans!” yelled Mica.

    “Did you check the laundry room?” asked mother.

    “No.  I’m running late,” replied Mica.

    “I’ve told you a million times to check the laundry room first if you are missing any clothes,” said mother.

    “I’m still late,” said Mica.

     What is emphasized with the hyperbole in this excerpt?

    How late Mica is running for his appointment.

    Mica wants his mother to check the laundry room for him.

    How often Mica’s mother has told him to check the laundry room.   

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  • Q18

    “I think I know the answer!” yelledLizzie.

    “Well?” asked Mr. Vaughn. 

    “I believe it is 6,322,” said Lizzie.

    “You are a very foolish child,” said Mr. Vaughn.

    Which word can be substituted with“foolish” to create a positive connotation instead of a negative one?

    Shallow

    Astute

    Ignorant

    Naive

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  • Q19

    “Who is Janice?” asked Kim.“She is a promising student,” said Mrs. Jones.

    “How about Tanya?” inquiredKim.“I’ve heard she is corrupt,” replied Mrs. Jones.

    “What about Krista?” asked Kim.“She seems quite poised,” said Mrs. Jones.

    Which word from this excerpt has negative connotations?

    Corrupt

    Inquired

     Promising

    Poised

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  • Q20

    The school board had a discussion about the direction of student learning.  One member wanted to go fully digital, but another didn’t want to leave pencils and paper behind.  It was eventually decided to have a curriculum with a combination of both.  

    Which is the BEST example of a technical word?

    Digital

    Curriculum 

    Discussion

    Paper

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