Vocabulary Practice #1

During a group discussion, Samuel noticed that Evelyn gets easily upset when her ideas are not accepted. How would you describe Evelyn's behavior?

• She is friendly and outgoing

• She is patient and tolerant

• She is calm and composed

• She is easily offended or annoyed

During a debate in the school assembly, Abigail accused James of spreading 'humbug'. What does 'humbug' mean in this context?

• Deceptive or dishonest talk or behavior

• A small insect

• A type of candy

• A type of dance

Abigail, Aiden, and Samuel went on a hiking trip. They came across a path that was a soft and wet area of ground that was difficult to walk on. How would you define this situation they found themselves in?

• They found themselves in a hard and dry area of ground

• They found themselves in a mire

• They found themselves in a clear and easy situation

• They found themselves in a situation used to describe a pleasant smell

Ethan was being very 'haughty' at the school debate competition. What does 'haughty' mean in this context?

• He was confident and respectful

• He was friendly and humble

• He was showing arrogant superiority and disdain towards others

• He was shy and timid

During a science fair, Charlotte, Nora, and Evelyn presented a project on 'phrenology'. What does 'phrenology' refer to?

• The study of the shape and size of the nose to determine a person's character and mental abilities.

• The study of the shape and size of the hands to determine a person's character and mental abilities.

• The study of the shape and size of the skull to determine a person's character and mental abilities.

• The study of the shape and size of the feet to determine a person's character and mental abilities.

In the school's annual talent show, Elijah's painting was highly appreciated. Abigail's dance performance was the talk of the town. Anika's singing was applauded by everyone. Considering these scenarios, who can be considered 'renowned'?

• Elijah, as he is widely known and highly disliked for his painting.

• Abigail, as she is unknown yet highly respected for her dance performance.

• Anika, as she is widely known and highly respected for her singing failures.

• All of them, as they are widely known and highly respected for their achievements.

Grace, Luna, and David were playing with a smoke bomb in their backyard. After a while, they noticed the smoke started to 'dissipate'. What does 'dissipate' mean in this context?

• Gradually disappear or disperse.

• Quickly vanish or scatter.

• Accumulate or gather.

• Intensify or strengthen.

In a drama class, Avery is known to excessively display emotions and seeks attention. How would you describe Avery's behavior?

• Histrionic, a person who excessively displays emotions and seeks attention.

• Introverted, a person who avoids attention.

• Indifferent, a person who lacks emotions.

• Reserved, a person who does not seek attention.

Rohan, Benjamin, and Abigail are working on a project. However, Rohan notices that one of their projects seems to 'languish'. What does Rohan mean by 'languish'?

• The project is experiencing rapid growth and development

• The project is energetic and lively

• The project is becoming weak or losing vitality, suffering from neglect or lack of progress, or is in a state of depression or unhappiness.

• The project is thriving and prospering

During a school play, Ethan was alone on stage and started speaking his thoughts out loud. What is this act called in literature or drama?

• This act is called a 'soliloquy', a type of dance performed by a group of people.

• This act is called a 'soliloquy', a literary or dramatic speech spoken by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings to the audience.

• This act is called a 'soliloquy', a type of musical composition for a solo instrument.

• This act is called a 'soliloquy', a form of poetry that uses rhymed verse.