Reading II: Going Green Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'frugal'?

• The meaning of the word 'frugal' is extravagant or wasteful.

• The meaning of the word 'frugal' is economical or thrifty.

• The meaning of the word 'frugal' is generous or lavish.

• The meaning of the word 'frugal' is careless or reckless.

Choose the synonym for the word 'initially':

• Ultimately

• Initially means originally or at first.

• Eventually

• Finally

What is the opposite of the word 'excessive'?

• Unrestrained

• Extreme

• Moderate

• Intense

Which word means 'a person or thing that stimulates or encourages someone to do something'?

• Motivator

• Demotivator

• Deterrent

• Discourager

What is the meaning of the word 'minimal'?

• Minimal means being the least possible or the smallest amount.

• Maximal means being the least possible or the smallest amount.

• Minimal means being excessive or abundant.

• Minimal means being average or moderate.

What does the word 'compost' refer to?

• Compost refers to organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.

• Compost refers to a type of clothing material

• Compost refers to a type of rock formation

• Compost refers to a type of dessert

What does the term 'reduce' mean?

• To keep something the same in amount, degree, or size.

• To make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

• To change something into a different form or substance.

• To make something bigger or more in amount, degree, or size.

Which word means 'to use something again'?

• Reuse

• Abandon

• Dispose

• Discard

What does the term 'recycle' mean?

• Recycle means to convert waste into reusable material.

• Recycle means to use the same material over and over without any processing

• Recycle means to burn waste and create more pollution

• Recycle means to throw away waste in the landfill

What does the word 'extent' mean?

• Extent means the width of an object

• Extent means the length of an object

• Extent means the height of an object

• Extent means the degree or scope to which something is or is believed to be the case.