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Vocabulary Skills


          A.  Read the clues and choose the word.

              1.  An expression of displeasure is called _____________.

                  a  .    gaze                       b.     frown                      c.    stare

              2.  To be in a state of deep sleep is called _____________.

                  a  .    slumber                    b.     sullen                     c.    peaceful

              3.  Something that is extremely good or pleasing is said to be ___________.

                  a  .    adverse                    b.     fortunate                  c.    marvellous

              4.  Something that is in a bad condition is said to be ____________.

                  a  .    shabby                     b.     virtuous                   c.    upright
              5.  To be covered with a thin layer of gold _____________.

                  a  .    painted                    b.     gilded                     c.    showy


          B.  Write a word similar in meaning to that given.
              1.  misery  –  ________________                      6.  swoop      –  ________________

              2.  sensible  –  ________________                    7.  gutter     –  ________________
              3.  severe  –  ________________                      8.  snap       –  ________________

              4.  garret    –  ________________                    9.  precious  –  ________________
              5.  grate     –  ________________                   10.  paradise  –  ________________


          C.  Vocabulary related to clothing
              Can you name these clothes?





                                     1.  A type of loose garment worn over the clothes: _____________________







              2.  A sleeveless dress worn over a top: __________________________________





                                      3.  A pair of tight-fitting coverings for feet and legs: ____________________







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