Stargirl Vocabulary 1

What is the definition of the word 'flourish'?

• To remain stagnant or unchanged

• To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

• To shrink or diminish in size or importance

• To wither or decline in health or vigor

What is a synonym for the word 'sneer'?

• laugh

• smile

• compliment

• mock

What does the word 'variant' mean?

• Different form or version of something

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

• A type of weather condition

What is a synonym for the word 'nonconformity'?

• same

• obey

• camoflague

• different

What is an aviary?

• a person who is strange

• a place where birds live

• a place where hurt animals go

• a person who blends in with others

What does the word 'vague' mean?

• unclear

• clear

• precise

• specific

What does it mean to 'balk' at something?

• accept without hesitation

• agree immediately

• embrace wholeheartedly

• hesitate or refuse

What does the word 'elusive' mean?

• difficult to find, catch, or achieve

• easy to find, catch, or achieve

• obvious

• common

What is an absurd idea?

• An absurd idea is a concept or notion that is extremely reasonable, logical, and realistic.

• An absurd idea is a concept or notion that is extremely unreasonable, illogical, or unrealistic.

Use the word 'flourish' in a sentence.

• The flowers in the garden bloomed under the care of the gardener.

• The flowers in the garden wilted under the care of the gardener.

• The flowers in the garden flourished under the care of the gardener.

• The flowers in the garden withered under the care of the gardener.