Vocabulary Quiz

In a health class, Aiden learned about the concept of 'abstinence'. Abigail and Olivia were discussing it later. What does 'abstinence' mean in this context?

• The act of Aiden indulging excessively in his favorite food

• The act of Abigail giving up certain pleasures such as her favorite drink

• The act of Olivia resolving a conflict with her friend

• The act of Aiden inheriting property from his family

During a music class, Benjamin, Oliver, and Zoe were experimenting with different sounds. Which word best describes the sound they created that was harsh and discordant?

• Eclectic

• Cacophony

• Nonchalance

• Lackluster

Samuel had to make a decision about his future career. His friends described his decision as 'judicious'. What does this imply about Samuel's decision?

• His decision was lacking interest or enthusiasm

• His decision was careless and indifferent

• His decision was wise and showed sound judgment

• His decision was confused and mixed up

Ethan was trying to explain his science project to Isla and James, but his explanation was 'garbled'. What does 'garbled' mean in this context?

• Carefully planned

• Spoiled or damaged

• Confused or mixed up

• Insignificant or unimportant

During a game of hide and seek, Jackson found a spot that was 'not clear or distinct; hidden; remote; not well known'. Which word best describes this spot?

• Obscure

• Painstaking

• Nonchalance

• Immaterial

Upon his death, Uncle Jabbers bequethed his mermaid aquarium to Mike. Bequeathed means:

• weakened

• garbled

• marred

• gave

Tom's room was filled with collections of typewriters, bobbleheads, Pez dispensers, pens, magazines, baseball cards, and Marvel memorabilia. His ____________ tastes delight and confuse many visitors.

• cacophony

• eclectic

• immaterial

• nonchalance

Jason Kelce, of the Philadelphia Eagles, decided to retire before the injuries he suffered during his career began to ______________ him.

• debilitate

• garble

• obscure

• bequeath

It is a ____________ to claim that, when going to college, the only two options in which to major are finance and economics.

• cacophony

• immaterial

• fallacy

• judicious

His _______________ effort led to a poor performance by the team.

• lackluster

• judicious

• painstaking

• obscure