Lesson 3

Zoe found a mysterious artifact in her attic. She couldn't understand its origin or purpose. How would you describe Zoe's situation using the word 'unfathomable'?

• The artifact is impossible to comprehend

• The artifact is atypical

• The artifact is causing Zoe's curiosity to last indefinitely

• The artifact is lessening the intensity of Zoe's curiosity

Zoe noticed that Noah's behavior at school was an 'aberration' from his usual behavior. What does 'aberration' mean in this context?

• Impossible for Zoe to comprehend Noah's behavior

• Noah's behavior was atypical

• Noah's behavior is expected to last indefinitely

• Noah's behavior lessened the intensity of something

"The media's constant coverage of the scandal only served to perpetuate the rumors and keep the public's interest alive. What does 'perpetuate' mean in this context?

• Impossible to comprehend

• Atypical

• To cause to last indefinitely

• To lessen the intensity of something

Oliver had a headache and took some medicine to assuage it. What did the medicine do to his headache?

• Made it impossible to comprehend

• Made it atypical

• Caused it to last indefinitely

• Lessened the intensity of the headache

Michael and Evelyn are sitting in a classroom. Which word best describes the position of Kai if he is sitting next to Michael?

• Impossible to comprehend

• Atypical

• To cause to last indefinitely

• Adjacent

Priya was trying to explain a complex concept to Charlotte and Ethan, but they seemed 'perplexed'. What does it mean to 'perplex' someone?

• Impossible to comprehend

• Atypical

• To make someone unable to grasp something clearly or to think logically and decisively about something

• To lessen the intensity of something

In a group discussion, David is known to be 'taciturn'. What does this mean about David?

• Not likely to talk; silent

• Atypical

• To cause to last indefinitely

• To lessen the intensity of something

Harper is accused of stealing Ava's lunch but has not been proven or convicted yet. What is the term used to describe Harper's situation?

• Impossible to comprehend

• Accused but not proven or convicted

• To cause to last indefinitely

• To lessen the intensity of something

Priya, Anika, and Aria are part of a drama club. They are preparing for an upcoming event. What does it mean when they say they are working on their 'repertoire'?

• They are working on something that is impossible to comprehend

• They are working on something atypical

• They are preparing a list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, or skills that they are ready to perform

• They are working to lessen the intensity of something

During a book club meeting, Lily found the book they were discussing to be 'vapid'. What does she mean by 'vapid'?

• She found the book impossible to comprehend

• She found the book to be atypical

• She found the book to cause to last indefinitely

• She found the book lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit; boring