Vocabulary Quiz for The Rover Boys at College

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

maelstrom

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begrudge

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satellite

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presumption

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divert

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random

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toothsome

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II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

reject with rudeness, coldness, or denial

disbelief

festive; joyous

having imposing physical strength

arduous

to grasp mentally; to take in the meaning, nature, or importance of

III. Use the following vocabulary words in a complete sentence:

cavalcade

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acquaintance

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preamble

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contend

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ample

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indite

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Vocabulary exercises adapted from Robinson Curriculum, Copyright 1995-2002 Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine

Quizzes copyright 2005 Butch Walker

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