Unit 5 Review Vocabulary Words

What does the word "barren" mean in the following sentence? "The once fertile land had become barren, unable to support any plant life."

• Flooded with water

• Extremely cold

• Unproductive and infertile

• Covered with forests

If someone is "despondent," how are they likely feeling?

• Joyful and excited

• Hopeless and depressed

• Energetic and lively

• Confident and strong

What does "relinquish" mean in this context? "After years of resistance, he finally decided to relinquish his claim to the throne."

• To fight for

• To take control of

• To give up or surrender

• To discover

Choose the word that best fits the definition: a natural ability or quality that has not yet been developed.

• Compensation

• Potential

• Ponderous

• Poise

What does "perilous" mean in the sentence? "The mountain climbers faced a perilous journey, with the risk of avalanches and falls."

• Safe and secure

• Full of danger or risk

• Easy and straightforward

• Exciting and adventurous

In the sentence "Despite the immense size of the universe, we have only explored a tiny fraction of it," what does "immense" mean?

• Small and insignificant

• Average in size

• Extremely large or great

• Dark and mysterious

What does "gambol" mean as used in the sentence? "The lambs would gambol in the meadow, jumping and playing in the sunshine."

• To run away in fear

• To eat slowly

• To play and run about happily

• To sleep deeply

Which word means "to suffer something painful or difficult patiently"?

• Gratify

• Flounder

• Endure

• Dependent

What does "penchant" mean in the sentence? "She has a penchant for painting, spending hours creating beautiful artwork."

• A strong dislike

• A strong tendency or inclination

• A rare talent

• A formal education

In the context of the sentence "The ancient tome was so ponderous that it took two people to lift it onto the table," what does "ponderous" mean?

• Very old

• Extremely heavy

• Highly valuable

• Full of knowledge