Vocabulary Lesson 2

What does the word contagious mean in this sentence?

I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious.

• painful

• annoying

• spreadable

• of the throat

What does the word secretive mean in the following sentence?

Greg's parents got secretive just before his birthday.

• anxious

• busy

• excited

• mysterious

What does the word immersed mean in the following sentence?

We were so immersed in the game that we did not see Sam arrive.

• behind

• involved

• unskilled

• upset

What does the word discomfort mean in the following sentence?

An ice pack eased the discomfort in his sprained ankle.

• shrinking

• unease

• weakness

• wetness

What does the word brandishing mean in the following sentence?

Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew in front of her.

• washing

• polishing

• holding up

• putting down

What does the word primitive mean in the following sentence?

The office worker is using some rather primitive technology to complete their work.

• simple

• complex

• heavy

• unnecessary

What does the word interior mean in the following sentence?

The interior of a tent is a good place for campers to store supplies.

• underneath

• inside

• decoration

• outer

What does the word imprinted mean in the following sentence?

The design was imprinted onto the metal sheet.

• removed

• erased

• stained

• marked

What does the word bungled mean in the following sentence?

He nearly bungled a throw in the first quarter of the game.

• caught

• ran past

• handled badly

• showed off

What does the word honored mean in the following sentence?

The movie was honored at the ceremony for having the best soundtrack.

• respected

• criticized

• forgotten

• creative