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Greyfriars Year 5/6 Vocabulary Quiz

Quiz by Mrs Wordsmith

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  • Q1
    What does the word "assertive" mean?
    Having a confident and forceful personality.
    Being uninterested and indifferent.
    Feeling shy and reserved in social situations.
    Showing a lack of interest and energy.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the meaning of the word "reticent"?
    Having a loud and cheerful personality.
    Being excited and eager to share.
    Being overly confident and expressive.
    Shy and reserved.
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the term "incessant" mean?
    Happening only once in a while.
    Being confusing and hard to understand.
    Endless and non-stop.
    Ending suddenly and unexpectedly.
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the term "laborious" mean?
    Exciting and full of fun.
    Simple and straightforward.

    Difficult or exhausting

    Easy and quick to accomplish.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the definition of the word "voracious"?
    Being careless and unorganized.
    Being silly and fidgety.
    Being uninterested in food or activities.

    Very hungry and greedy

    30s
  • Q6
    What is the meaning of the word "tenacious"?
    Giving up easily on goals and tasks.
    Having a carefree attitude towards responsibilities.
    Being relaxed and restful.
    Determined or strong-willed
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the word "insatiable" mean?
    Content with what one has.
    Slightly interested or curious.

    Curious or nosy.

    Greedy and impossible to satisfy.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the definition of the word "ominous"?
    Creating a cheerful and positive atmosphere.
    Having no effect or importance.
    Sinister or threatening.
    Indicating happiness and joy.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the term "affluent" mean?

    Hardworking and determined.

    Rich or wealthy.

    Living in a poor or underprivileged area.
    Being lacking in importance or influence.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the definition of the word "bulbous"?
    Straight and narrow.
    Thin and elongated.
    Flat and wide.
    Round or bulging.
    30s
  • Q11
    What does the term "sluggish" mean?
    Excited and enthusiastic.
    Moving slowly or lazily.
    Active and lively.

    Cold and slimy.

    30s
  • Q12
    What is the meaning of the word "meagre"?
    Abundant and plentiful.
    Rich and luxurious.

    Artistic and creative.

    Small, limited or not enough.
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the term "precipitous" mean?
    Steep or dangerously high.
    Flat and level.
    Curved and winding.

    Volcanic and dusty.

    30s
  • Q14
    What is the definition of the word "bucolic"?
    Describing a busy and noisy atmosphere.

    Futuristic or unearthly.

    Pertaining to city life and urban environments.

    Pleasantly rural or idyllic.

    30s
  • Q15
    What does the term "conquer" mean?
    To break intentionally.
    To set free and liberate.
    To defeat or overthrow.
    To protect and defend against threats.
    30s

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