Vocabulary Review Quiz (Outsiders 5-9)

What does the term 'stricken' mean?

• Affected by something overwhelming

• Brave and noble

• Escape mentally

• Transfer from one place to another

Answer explanation

The term 'stricken' refers to being affected by something overwhelming, such as an illness, disaster, or emotional event. This is the correct choice among the given options, as it accurately describes the meaning of the word. The other options, such as being brave and noble, escaping mentally, or transferring from one place to another, do not accurately define the term 'stricken'.

Imagine Nora, James, and Priya are on a thrilling adventure. They encounter a knight that they describe as 'gallant'. Can you guess what 'gallant' means in this context?

• Angry

• Sad

• Brave

• Lazy

Answer explanation

The question asks for a synonym of 'gallant'. Among the given options, 'Brave' is the most suitable synonym for 'gallant', as both words describe someone who is courageous and valiant. The other options, 'Angry', 'Sad', and 'Lazy', do not convey the same meaning as 'gallant'.

What is the definition of 'elude'?

• Give a solemn statement in a court of law

• Look over carefully or inspect

• Escape physically or mentally

• Feel sadness

What does the term 'transplant' mean?

• Offering little or no hope

• A young offender

• Coming back

• Transfer from one place or period to another

Answer explanation

The term 'transplant' refers to the process of transferring something from one place or period to another. This could be a plant, organ, or even a person. The other options do not accurately define the term 'transplant'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Transfer from one place or period to another'.

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'indignant'?

• Angered at something unjust or wrong

• A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• Hesitate or stumble

• Grumpy or hard to please

Answer explanation

The question asks for a synonym of 'indignant', which means feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. Among the given options, 'Angered at something unjust or wrong' best fits this definition, making it the correct choice.

What is the definition of 'notion'?

• A notable achievement

• A solemn statement in a court of law

• A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• Look over carefully or inspect

Answer explanation

The question asks for the definition of 'notion'. The correct answer is 'A vague idea in which some confidence is placed'. This is because a 'notion' refers to a conception or belief about something, often without concrete evidence. It does not refer to an achievement, a statement in a court of law, or an inspection, which are the other options provided.

James, Emma, and Ava are playing a courtroom drama game. What action does Emma perform when she 'testifies' in their game?

• Transfer from one place or period to another

• Give a solemn statement in a court of law

• Escape physically or mentally

• Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

Answer explanation

To 'testify' means to give a solemn statement in a court of law. This is typically done by a witness or a party involved in a legal case to provide evidence or information relevant to the case. The other options do not accurately describe the meaning of 'testify'.

What is the definition of 'survey'?

• Look over carefully or inspect

• A hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire

• A young offender

• Being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency

Answer explanation

The definition of 'survey' is to look over carefully or inspect. This is the correct choice among the given options, as the other options describe unrelated concepts such as a hot fragment of wood, a young offender, or a state of crisis or emergency.

What does the term 'doggedly' mean?

• With strong determination

• An unshakable belief in something without need for proof

• A person who is rejected from society or home

• Offering little or no hope

Answer explanation

The term 'doggedly' refers to doing something with strong determination. This means persisting in something despite difficulties or obstacles, which aligns with the correct choice 'With strong determination'. The other options do not accurately define the term 'doggedly'.

Which of the following is the definition for 'conviction'?

• A hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire

• A notable achievement

• An unshakable belief in something without need for proof

• A person who is rejected from society or home

Answer explanation

The question asks for the definition of 'conviction'. The correct answer is 'An unshakable belief in something without need for proof'. This is because 'conviction' refers to a firmly held belief or opinion, and does not necessarily require proof or evidence to be held as true. The other options do not accurately define 'conviction'.