Worldy Wise Lesson 1: Vocabulary Pre-Test

Which is the closest synonym to the word destitute?

• lacking

• awkward

• poor

• excessive

True or false: Destitute is used correctly in this sentence: I have no money, but a lot in the bank so I am destitute.

• True

• False

Which is an antonym for "detract"?

• total

• give up

• join

• add

Your mustache will _________ from your appearance if you do not shave it.

If I am "extolling" someone, what am I doing?

• Taking something away from them

• Taking them for a walk

• Worshipping them

• Praising highly

True or false: Extol is used correctly in this sentence: Yoda extols the virtues of being a Jedi to Luke.

• True

• False

What is the meaning of this word: bewail

• the act of hunting whales, when it was not illegal

• the act of screaming or wailing so that everyone can hear

• the act of expressing deep regret or sorrow over something

• the act of taking away from the value, beauty, or importance of something.

Will you ________ because you are sad or celebrate on the last day of school?

Which is the meaning of "emancipate"

• To give up

• To remove barriers

• To set free

• To praise highly

True or False: Emancipate is used correctly in this sentence: I would emancipate from my parents as soon as I turned 18.

• True

• False