"Marigolds" Vocabulary Unit 1

Front

What does incongruence mean in the context of someone's actions and words?

Back

Discrepancy - a lack of harmony or agreement between actions and words.

Front

What emotion is most closely associated with the word dismay?

Back

Distress - a feeling of sadness or disappointment.

Front

What does it mean to have a scornful attitude?

Back

Disdainful - showing contempt or lack of respect.

Front

Which sentence correctly uses the word meager?

Back

His meager earnings were not enough to pay the car payment.

Front

Choose the best sentence using the word vigor.

Back

She completed the marathon with great vigor.

Front

Define the term 'vigor'.

Back

Vigor - physical strength and good health; energy.

Front

What is the meaning of 'dismay'?

Back

Dismay - a feeling of shock or concern, often due to unexpected events.

Front

What does 'scornful' imply about a person's feelings?

Back

Scornful implies a feeling of contempt or disdain towards someone or something.

Front

Provide an example of a meager amount.

Back

A meager amount refers to something that is insufficient or lacking, such as a small paycheck.

Front

What is the opposite of 'incongruence'?

Back

Congruence - a state of agreement or harmony.