Wordmasters Grade 7 Blue Division March-April 2011

5 Written Questions

1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder
2. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
3. (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester
4. quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
5. the male sheep that leads the flock to the slaughterhouse; a leader, as in a desperate or violent undertaking; an indicator of trends

5 Matching Questions

1. delectable
2. coalesce
3. wield
4. inveigle
5. vendetta

1. a To use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full command.
2. b a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
3. c pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious
4. d influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
5. e fuse or cause to grow together

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order; clothe splendidly; adorn; N: fine clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array
   1. carnage
   2. abate
   3. brio
   4. array
2. become less in amount or intensity
   1. abate
   2. array
   3. taper
   4. carnage
3. marked with different colored patches or blotches
   1. mottled
   2. kowtow
   3. motley
   4. abate
4. the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field or trade
   1. panache
   2. secluded
   3. vanguard
   4. carnage
5. given to much talking, tediously chatty
   1. brio
   2. garrulous
   3. servile
   4. array

5 True/False Questions

1. condescend → fuse or cause to grow together

   True        False

2. panache → become less in amount or intensity

   True        False

3. blandishment → the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery

   True        False

4. redolent → Quiet; reserved; reluctant to express thoughts and feelings

   True        False

5. reticent → fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

   True        False