Word Wisdom 3.2

Maya, Noah, and James were discussing their school life. Maya mentioned that she is satisfied with things the way they are. What word best describes Maya's feeling?

• contented

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid

Jackson, Nora, and Elijah are discussing their teacher's personality. They describe her as plain and sober. Which word best describes their teacher?

• staid

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• conceited

Anika noticed that Charlotte always talks about her achievements and looks down on others. What can be said about Charlotte's behavior?

• conceited

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid

Liam found Jackson's behavior at the party to be __________, as he was interrupting conversations and making inappropriate comments.

• impertinent

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid

Grace is known to be unreasonably stubborn when it comes to her beliefs. Which word best describes her behavior?

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid

• conceited

William noticed that Hannah was not being completely honest about her actions and was misleading him by falsehood or by concealment of truth. What can William consider Hannah's behavior as?

• deceitful

• obstinate

• contentious

• staid

• conceited

James, Liam, and Benjamin are discussing a new idea for a project. Who among them is able or ready to accept new ideas?

• James is receptive

• Liam is obstinate

• Benjamin is contentious

• James is deceitful

• Liam is staid

Maya, Priya, and Aria are in a debate club. Maya is always ready to fight her point. What word best describes Maya's attitude?

• contentious

• obstinate

• deceitful

• staid

• conceited

Avery is trying to lift a heavy box but he is not able to do so. What word best describes Avery's situation?

• incapable

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid

Avery, Evelyn, and Charlotte are discussing their friend's personality. They all agree that their friend is 'fixed or unchanging'. Which word best describes their friend?

• steadfast

• obstinate

• contentious

• deceitful

• staid