Vocabulary Quiz

Michael has been named as the 'beneficiary' in his grandmother's will. Who is a 'beneficiary' in this context?

• a person who is afraid of heights

• a person who benefits from something

• a person who causes harm

• a person who is always late

Abigail was working on a school project and Luna noticed that she was not doing it correctly. Luna said that Abigail was 'botching' it. What does 'botch' mean in this context?

• to make a mess of something

• to repair properly

• to clean thoroughly

• to organize neatly

Priya is driving a car. If she wants to 'accelerate', what does it mean she wants to do?

• to turn the car around

• to stop the car

• to slow down the car

• to speed up the car

Avery moved into an old house. Mia and Arjun visited her and noticed that the house was not in a good condition. How would you describe Avery's house?

• modern

• brand new

• well-maintained

• falling apart

Anika, Aria, and Jackson are working on a science project. They need to 'dismantle' their model of a car engine. What does 'dismantle' mean in this context?

• to take apart

• to decorate

• to clean up

• to put together

In a school, Jackson, Daniel, and Benjamin noticed a new student who was always treated unfairly and cruelly by others. Who among them can be described as 'downtrodden'?

• The student who is always lucky

• The student who is very successful

• The student who is always happy

• The student who is treated unfairly and cruelly

Benjamin found a rare comic book that Mia and Ava both wanted. He decided to use the comic book to 'entice' one of them to do his chores. What does 'entice' mean in this context?

• to confuse

• to scare away

• to tempt

• to ignore

Charlotte, Avery, and Rohan were observing a mountain range over time. They noticed a certain change in the mountains. Which term best describes the process where the mountains seem to 'wear away gradually'?

• to build up

• to erode

• to stay the same

• to improve

During a school play, Arjun and Lily were asked to perform a 'farce'. What does this mean they should do?

• Perform a serious drama

• Perform with ridiculous humor

• Perform a documentary

• Perform an action movie

During a soccer match, Samuel started to 'flounder'. What does this mean?

• Samuel started to move gracefully

• Samuel started to struggle

• Samuel started to fly high

• Samuel started to swim easily