Vocabulary Review List #4

After winning the school's annual spelling bee competition, Daniel was feeling very "jubilant". What does the word "jubilant" mean in this context?

• Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

• Feeling or expressing deep anxiety or despair.

• Acting with excessive pride or self-satisfaction.

• Showing a lack of respect or politeness.

Christian is often described as "eclectic" by his friends. What does this mean about Christian's tastes or style?

• Christian is very traditional and conventional.

• Christian has a wide-ranging and diverse taste or style.

• Christian is very focused on one particular style or idea.

• Christian is unable to make decisions.

In a game of treasure hunt, Ariel was able to "discern" the hidden clues from the surroundings. What does "discern" mean in this context?

• Confuse or mix up two different things.

• Perceive or recognize something.

• To act with hesitation or uncertainty.

• To follow orders without question.

In a school debate, Riley showed a lot of "bravado". What does this mean?

• Riley showed a lot of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.

• Riley showed a feeling of contentment and satisfaction.

• Riley showed the quality of being humble and modest.

• Riley showed a state of confusion or disarray.

Andy felt a strong emotion "despite" Alahna's apology. This emotion can best be defined as:

• A feeling of contentment.

• A desire to harm someone because of a perceived injury or insult.

• A sense of urgency or importance.

• A form of artistic expression.

During a school assembly, Riley described the atmosphere of the old, abandoned house that she, Andy, Alahna, Carlie, and Daniel visited as "somber". This would best be associated with:

• Bright and cheerful surroundings.

• A light-hearted and humorous mood.

• Dark, gloomy, and serious atmosphere.

• A state of confusion or chaos.

In a relay race, Destiny passed the baton to Mallory. If we consider Destiny's action, Mallory's position would be:

• Previous or prior to Destiny.

• Following in time, order, or place after Destiny.

• Simultaneous or occurring at the same time as Destiny.

• Unrelated or not connected to Destiny.

Riley and Isabel are planning a surprise party for Destiny. They noticed an ominous cloud approaching. Choose the best definition for "ominous" in this context:

• Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

• Inviting and welcoming.

• Clear and easy to understand.

• Harmless and unlikely to provoke strong emotion.

During a debate competition, Vincent used the word "untoward" to describe Kayla's argument. What does "untoward" mean in this context?

• Expected and appropriate under the circumstances.

• Unfavorable or adverse.

• Moving in the desired direction.

• Polite and well-mannered.

During a quiet afternoon, Christian was lost in a "reverie". This means he was:

• Pleasantly lost in his thoughts; daydreaming.

• Quickly coming up with witty replies.

• Formally accusing someone of wrongdoing.

• Meticulously analyzing or studying something.