Vocabulary List 1 Study Sheet
Vocabulary List 1 Study Sheet
Simple Definitions • Quick Clues • Clear Examples
Name: ________________
Date: __________
How to study: Read the Quick Clue, check the sentence, and mark the star when you know the word!
Part 1
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Stout
Describing Word (Adjective) Quick Clue: Strong & Solid
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What it means: Having a thick, heavy, strong body or build; tough and brave.
Sentence: The stout wooden door stayed shut even in the howling storm.
Similar word: Sturdy, tough
Opposite: Flimsy, weak
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Ail
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: To Feel Sick
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What it means: To feel sick, suffer pain, or have trouble with your body or mind.
Sentence: A warm bowl of soup helped ease whatever was ailing him.
Similar word: Hurt, bother, sicken
Opposite: Heal, feel great
3
Sound
Describing Word (Adjective) Quick Clue: In Good Shape
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What it means: Healthy, safe, solid, and not damaged or broken at all.
Sentence: The mechanic checked the bicycle and said the brakes were in sound condition.
Similar word: Solid, undamaged, safe
Opposite: Broken, damaged
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Faint
Describe or Action Quick Clue: Very Dim or Dizzy
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What it means: Hard to see, hear, or smell; or feeling so dizzy that you almost pass out.
Sentence: We heard a faint whisper from the back of the quiet classroom.
Similar word: Dim, weak, quiet
Opposite: Loud, bright, clear
5
Flounder
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: Struggling Clumsily
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What it means: To struggle clumsily, stumble, or have a really hard time making progress.
Sentence: Without boots, Marcus began to flounder in the thick, sticky mud.
Similar word: Stumble, struggle
Opposite: Glide, succeed easily
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Vocabulary List 1 Study Sheet
Part 2 • Words 6 through 10
5 Words to Go!
Memory Tip: Read each word aloud, trace the word, and say the Quick Clue!
Part 2
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Flail
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: Wave Arms Wildly
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What it means: To wave or swing your arms or legs around wildly and out of control.
Sentence: When he slipped on the icy path, he had to flail his arms to keep from falling.
Similar word: Wave, thrash, swing
Opposite: Stay still, freeze
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Fret
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: Worry a Lot
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What it means: To worry constantly or feel nervous and upset about something.
Sentence: "Don't fret over the test," Mom smiled, "you studied all week!"
Similar word: Worry, stress, obsess
Opposite: Relax, stay calm
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Wail
Action or Sound Quick Clue: Loud, Sad Cry
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What it means: To make a long, loud cry showing pain, deep sadness, or fear.
Sentence: The toddler began to wail when his red balloon floated away.
Similar word: Cry, scream, howl
Opposite: Whisper, laugh
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Convert
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: Change Into New Form
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What it means: To change something from one shape, purpose, or form into a different one.
Sentence: They decided to convert the old garage into a cozy art room.
Similar word: Change, transform, turn into
Opposite: Keep the same
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Inspect
Action Word (Verb) Quick Clue: Look Very Closely
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What it means: To look at something very carefully to check for flaws, mistakes, or clues.
Sentence: The pilot walked around the plane to inspect the wings before takeoff.
Similar word: Check, examine, study
Opposite: Ignore, overlook
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Vocabulary List 1 Practice Test
Vocabulary List 1 Practice Test
Assessment • Multiple Choice, Fill-in & Writing
Name: ________________
Score: ____ / 13
Instructions: Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer or complete the sentence on the lines.
Page 1 of 2
Part 1
Word Meanings (Questions 1–5)
— Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which word means in good, undamaged condition and safe to use?
A) Faint
B) Sound
C) Flail
D) Ail
2. When you look at something very closely to find flaws or clues, you:
A) Convert
B) Wail
C) Inspect
D) Flounder
3. If someone tells you, "Don't fret over little things," they mean do not:
A) Worry constantly
B) Speak quietly
C) Change shapes
D) Wave your arms
4. A sturdy wooden table that is heavy, thick, and very solid can best be described as:
A) Faint
B) Ailing
C) Stout
D) Flailing
5. To flail means to:
A) Cry out loudly
B) Check for errors
C) Swing arms wildly
D) Turn into energy
Part 2
Fill in the Blanks (Questions 6–10)
— Circle the word choice that best completes each sentence.
6. The school nurse tried to figure out what was _________ Elena's sore throat.
A) converting
B) ailing
C) inspecting
D) flailing
7. In the thick evening fog, we could only see a _________ glow from the streetlight.
A) faint
B) stout
C) sound
D) wailing
8. Without snowshoes, the hiker began to _________ awkwardly in the waist-high snow.
A) inspect
B) fret
C) flounder
D) convert
Page 1 of 2 • Vocabulary List 1 Practice Test Turn page for Questions 9–13
Vocabulary List 1 Practice Test
Page 2 • Sentence Fill-in & Application Writing
Questions 9–13
Part 2 Continued
Fill in the Blanks
9. The family planned to _________ their sunny porch into a cozy plant room.
A) ail
B) flail
C) convert
D) sound