Springboard 1.5 Preview of Vocabulary

A (a)   is a child of highly unusual talent or genius.

• An animal of highly unusual talent
• An adult of highly unusual talent o
• A prodigy
• A Starbucks barista making the best

What is the best definition for 'lamented' mean?

• Feeling happy about something...

• Feeling unhappy about something...

• Having goofy feelings towards life...

• Lost track of time...

'Listlessly' is defined as (a)   .

• In a lively and energetic way
• In a manner showing skill and effic
• In a way that shows no interest or
• In a way that is full of excitement

What is the correct definition of the word 'mesmerizing'?

• Causing great delight
• Causing great sadness
• Causing great anger
• Causing great boredom

The word 'discordant' fits the definition (a)   .

• Being in a state of peace
• Having a pleasant sound
• Not in agreement or harmony
• Having a similar opinion

'Dawdled' is best defined as (a)   .

• To waste time
• To run quickly
• To speak loudly
• To write neatly

What is the best definition for the word 'stricken'?

• type of musical instrument

• Affected by something overwhelming

• A type of food
• A type of clothing

Which is the correct definition for the word 'fiasco'?

• A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
• A type of Italian pasta
• A traditional Spanish dance
• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Which is the correct definition for the word 'nonchalantly'?

• In a state of extreme sadness

• In a state of extreme anger
• In a state of extreme happiness
• In a casually calm and relaxed manner

Which is the best definition for the word 'betrayal'?

• A feeling of happiness and satisfaction
• An act of deliberate disloyalty
• A state of being physically fit
• A process of learning new skills