Vocabulary Quiz for Tom Swift and His Motor Boat

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

peer - v.

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frantic

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tachometer

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turbine

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gyroscope

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spurt

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throttle

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aeronaut

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parachute

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process

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repress

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petulant

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II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

to dismantle in order to make repairs

to lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of

moderate; cautious; keeping within bounds

a long-time close friend or companion

an occurrence or event that interrupts normal procedure or precipitates a crisis

occurring by chance

a modification, fluctuation, or correction

unpleasing to the sight

the act of pulling behind with a rope or chain

boat, ship, or airplane

marked by a strong, fearless, and bold belief in oneself and one's capabilities

a device used to determine geographic direction

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

contraption

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auction

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temporary

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propeller

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unexpected

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implicate

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tourniquet

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sanitarium

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physician

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cockpit

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systematic

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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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