Week 2 9H Vocab 2023

Even though the new job meant a treasure chest of gold coins for Henry, he felt a great deal of _______________________________ about accepting the position. Nora and Hannah were puzzled by his hesitation!

• ambivalence

• lament

• serene

• ephemeral

Despite the new course being as tough as a dragon-slaying quest, Mike, along with his study buddies Kai and Aiden, felt a sense of _______________________________ towards mastering it. They were ready for the challenge!

• ambivalence

• regret

• calm

• enthusiasm

During a thrilling escape room challenge, Scarlett looked somewhat shaken and _________________ by the unexpected twist in the plot. 'This is truly baffling!' she exclaimed.

• blighted

• bemused

• reminiscent

• vibrant

Imagine Priya, Emma, and Aria are starring in a historical drama. The scandal _______________ the careers of several leading politicians. They were ruined, just like in their play!

• nostalgia

• incomprehensible

• blighted

• lament

Imagine Noah and Emma are playing hopscotch, and Samuel draws beautiful butterflies along the path with sidewalk chalk. Unlike graffiti, sidewalk chalk art is _________________ because it will wash away in the rain, leaving a clean slate for new art. What word best describes the chalk art's nature?

• ambivalent

• ephemeral

• reminiscent

• blighted

• During a fun classroom game, Aria read the instructions out loud and exclaimed, 'These instructions are badly written and _______________________!' Zoe and Benjamin looked puzzled, nodding in agreement. 'I have no idea what to do next,' Aria added with a giggle.

• vibrant

• ephemeral

• blighted

• incomprehensible

During a storytelling session, Charlotte described how Luna began to __________________ the death of her beloved pet. Abigail listened intently, wondering which word would best fill the gap.

• incomprehensible

• blight

• lament

• ephemeral

A wave of ______________ swept over Kai, Priya, and Benjamin when they saw their childhood treehouse. It was a magical place filled with laughter and adventure.

• ambivalence

• bemusement

• nostalgia

• serenity

When Mason, Ethan, and Lily bake sugar cookies together, they are _____________________ about the childhood hours spent making the treats with their grandmother. It's a sweet trip down memory lane! Which word best fills in the blank?

• reminiscent

• lament

• blighted

• ambivalent

Imagine a scene where Noah and Priya are walking along the shore. The quiet beach made a _________________ setting for their friend Rohan's midnight wedding.

• incomprehensible

• serene

• vibrant

• lament