Refugee Vocab Quiz

During a thunderstorm, Aiden, Avery, and Abigail were at home. Suddenly, a loud thunderclap was heard. What did Avery do if he COWERed?

• He tried to escape or avoid the sound

• He crouched down in fear

• He showed deep respect

• He showed disrespect to something regarded as sacred

Abigail, Aiden, and Elijah are planning to go for a PROMENADE after their study session. What does PROMENADE mean in this context?

• rude

• to walk clumsily or shuffle along

• a musical form in which a theme is echoed

• a stroll or walk

Lily, Kai, and Liam were having a discussion about language and idioms. Lily asked, 'What is a PROVERB?'

• It's something that is never ending

• It's something that is calm

• It's something that is meant to disturb

• It's a popular saying meant to express something wise

Avery witnessed an unfair situation at school and felt a strong sense of INDIGNATION. What does INDIGNATION mean?

• to stop

• blurred or dimmed

• anger as a result of something unjust

• a pointed part of a roof

During a school assembly, Benjamin and Elijah noticed a sudden PANDEMONIUM in the crowd. What does PANDEMONIUM mean in this context?

• a musical form in which a theme is echoed

• a wild uproar or commotion

• something fake or false

• heavenly

In a school play, Evelyn is portraying a character who is CATATONIC. What does this mean about her character's behavior?

• lack of movement, activity, or expression

• rude

• extreme

• filthy

After a long day of hiking, Nora, Abigail, and Hannah noticed that their energy levels began to LANGUISH. What does LANGUISH mean in this context?

• to become weak or feeble

• someone who disagrees

• totally unaware

• lacking energy

What does EVADE mean?

• escape or avoid

• a device used for controlling bleeding

• crouch down in fear

• lacking energy

What does INFIDEL mean?

• to disturb

• escape or avoid

• a person who does not believe in religion or follows a religion other than the popular one

• a feeling of extreme happiness

Lily, Grace, and Mia were playing with their dolls. Lily had a doll that was extremely or unusually small compared to the others. How would you describe Lily's doll using a single word?

• Isolation to prevent the spread of disease

• Deeply respectful

• Diminutive

• To disturb