Vocab Review #2

Arjun, Daniel, and Sophia were discussing the meaning of the word 'acquiescence'. Arjun suggested that it means the act of ignoring or neglecting, Daniel thought it means the act of questioning or challenging, while Sophia believed it means the act of accepting or complying without protest. Who among them is correct?

• Arjun is correct, the meaning of the word 'acquiescence' is the act of ignoring or neglecting.

• Daniel is correct, the meaning of the word 'acquiescence' is the act of questioning or challenging.

• Sophia is correct, the meaning of the word 'acquiescence' is the act of accepting or complying without protest.

• None of them is correct, the meaning of the word 'acquiescence' is the act of resisting or opposing forcefully.

Evelyn noticed that the fog in the early morning was starting to fade away. Luna, who was standing next to her, was curious about this phenomenon. She asked, 'What is the term used to describe this phenomenon of disappearing or fading away?'

• Evanescence

• Constancy

• Emergence

• Expansion

Grace, Hannah, and Scarlett are discussing the meaning of the word 'etiquette'. Grace thinks it's a type of dance, Hannah believes it's the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group, and Scarlett thinks it's a type of food. Who is correct?

• Grace is correct, the meaning of the word 'etiquette' is a type of dance.

• Hannah is correct, the meaning of the word 'etiquette' is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

• Scarlett is correct, the meaning of the word 'etiquette' is a type of food.

• None of them are correct, the meaning of the word 'etiquette' is a form of currency.

Avery, Grace, and Ava are working on a school project about different types of media. They come across the word 'gazette'. What does 'gazette' mean in this context?

• It refers to a television or radio broadcast that they might use for their project.

• It refers to an online blog or website that they might use for their project.

• It refers to a newspaper or official journal that they might use for their project.

• It refers to a magazine or periodical that they might use for their project.

Kai, Avery, and Oliver are working on a school project about architectural features. They come across the term 'lunette'. What does 'lunette' mean in this context?

• A lunette is a term used to describe a type of dance move.

• A lunette is a small bird native to South America.

• A lunette is a crescent-shaped object or space, often used to refer to a type of architectural feature or a type of eyeglasses.

• A lunette is a type of pasta dish.

Michael, Ava, and Grace were having a great time at the amusement park. How would you describe their state if they were 'blissful'?

• extremely happy or joyful

• boring or dull

• angry or frustrated

• sad or gloomy

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Jackson felt 'remorseful'. What does 'remorseful' mean in this context?

• He was feeling or expressing happiness and joy for his past action

• He was feeling or expressing deep regret or guilt for his past action

• He was feeling or expressing indifference or apathy for his past action

• He was feeling or expressing anger or resentment for his past action

During a group discussion, Samuel made a comment that Kai found to be 'reproachful'. What could be the possible meaning of 'reproachful' in this context?

• expressing disapproval or disappointment

• praising or commending

• indifferent or apathetic

• supportive or encouraging

Match the following suffixes to the correct meaning.

• the process or state of being

• -ette

• denotes smallness or refers to a woman

• -ful

• characterized by or full of

• -escence

Brittany Murphy and Suzanne Somers were two actress known for their effervescence. In this context, what does effervescence mean?

• appealing, lively personality

• lethargic appearance

• lazy tendencies

• apathetic attitude