Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz

During the school play, Grace had to brandish a sword as part of her role. What does the word 'brandish' mean in this context?

• to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

• to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

• skillful, nimble

• deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

Sophia, Jackson, and Benjamin were discussing their friend's situation. They realized their friend was 'destitute'. What does this mean?

• their friend tends to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

• their friend is skillful and nimble

• their friend is deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

• they want to tear up their friendship by the roots; to destroy totally

Jackson was about to propose to Charlotte at a family gathering, but Arjun arrived with a loud motorcycle, interrupting the moment. How would you describe Arjun's arrival?

• stately

• solace

• rampant

• inopportune

Michael is feeling down after losing a game. Zoe and Mia try to provide him with 'solace'. What does 'solace' mean in this context?

• dignified, majestic

• comfort or relief; to comfort, console

• growing without check, running wild

• coming at a bad time; not appropriate

Emma, Michael, and Lily were on a mission to clean up their local park. They came across a large, invasive plant species. If they want to 'extirpate' this plant, what would they need to do?

• to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

• skillful, nimble

• to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

• deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

In the school garden, the weeds have been growing rampant. What does the word 'rampant' mean in this context?

• coming at a bad time; not appropriate

• dignified, majestic

• growing without check, running wild

• comfort or relief; to comfort, console

During a school debate, James tries to suppress Liam's argument by interrupting him. What does the word 'suppress' mean in this context?

• deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

• skillful, nimble

• to stop by force, put down

• to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

Luna is running for student council president. She overhears someone saying that her opponent, Benjamin, is 'venal.' What does 'venal' mean in this context?

• to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

• to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

• open to or marked by bribery or corruption

• skillful, nimble

During a class discussion, Sarah tries to stifle John's argument by talking over him. What does the word 'stifle' mean in this context?

• brandish

• suppress

• deft

• destitute

During a school project, Alex, Sam, and Olivia were tasked with removing a harmful plant species. If they want to 'eradicate' this plant, what would they need to do?

• extirpate

• destitute

• brandish

• solace