Divergent Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'aptitude' mean?

• Inability or incompetence

• Physical strength or power

• Emotional intelligence or empathy

• Natural ability or talent

Choose the correct definition for the word 'jostle'.

• To stand still and not move in a crowded place.

• To push or shove roughly in a crowded or busy place.

• To gently nudge or tap someone in a crowded place.

• To politely ask someone to move out of the way in a crowded place.

What is the meaning of the word 'antagonist'?

• A person or group that opposes the protagonist

• A person or group that is unrelated to the protagonist

• A person or group that is neutral towards the protagonist

• A person or group that supports the protagonist

Select the correct definition for the word 'exodus'.

• A sudden increase in population in a specific area.

• A type of dance originating from Latin America.

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual.

• A mass departure or emigration of people from a place.

What does the word 'demeanor' mean?

• Appearance or physical features.

• Thoughts or mental processes.

• Emotions or feelings.

• Behavior or outward manner.

Choose the correct definition for the word 'supersede'.

• To surpass or exceed something or someone.

• To support or assist something or someone.

• To surrender or give up something or someone.

• To replace or take the place of something or someone.

What is the meaning of the word 'signify'?

• To confuse or mislead.

• To hide or conceal.

• To ignore or disregard.

• To indicate or convey meaning.

Select the correct definition for the word 'duress'.

• The act of persuading someone to do something willingly.

• The act of rewarding someone for doing something against their will.

• The act of ignoring someone's wishes and doing something against their will.

• The act of using force, threats, or coercion to compel someone to do something against their will.

What does the word 'irrational' mean?

• Not logical or reasonable

• Rational

• Illogical

• Unreasonable

Choose the correct definition for the word 'simulation'.

• The act of creating a virtual reality environment

• The process of analyzing data to make predictions

• The act of copying or duplicating something

• Imitation or representation of one system through the use of another system.