Vocabular 3/3 Quiz

What does the word "intrigue" mean?

Example: I had never read a book series like Harry Potter before; the whole Wizarding World intrigued me.

• To create a sense of curiosity or interest; fascinate

• ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally.

• an abrupt remark, made especially as an interruption.

What does "perilous" mean?

• a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities.

• done in an overly serious way so as to impress

• full of danger or risk.

What does the word "superficial" mean?

• unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

• appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

• impressively splendid.

What does the word "peculiar" mean?

• embezzle or steal (money, especially public funds).

• strange or odd; unusual.

• relating to or consisting of money.

What does the word "descent" mean?

• the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held

• of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.

• an action of moving downward, dropping, or falling.

Complete the sentence.

She had to put away her technology when the plane started its ___________.

• dissent

• decent

• descent

Complete the sentence.

After checking the weather app, the hiker decided to go home instead. Rain would create a ___________ condition for hiking.

• perilous

• intriguing

• superficial

What does the word "deceptive" mean?

• giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading

• unfriendly; antagonistic

• feeling or expressing bitterness at having been treated unfairly

Which character from our readings this year could be described as "deceptive"?

• Mary Maloney from Lamb to the Slaughter

• Grant from A Lesson Before Dying

• Jefferson from A Lesson Before Dying

What does "jovial" mean?

• showing a lack of courage or confidence

• cheerful or friendly

• shy