Vocabulary Quiz, Week of January 29th, 2024

Hannah, Scarlett, and Liam were having a heated discussion about their group project. Hannah felt a sense of "Exasperation". What does this mean?

• A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

• A state of confusion or bewilderment

• A sense of obligation or debt

• The act of betraying one's country

When Sophia said, "It was all for naught", what did she mean?

• She accomplished something great.

• It was all for nothing.

• She was prepared to die for her country.

• She was walking at a slow pace.

During a group project, Grace and Benjamin noticed that Luna "Dawdled." What does this mean?

• Luna hurried up with her part of the project

• Luna wasted time; was slow in doing her part

• Luna solved a puzzle related to the project

• Luna committed a crime during the project

Daniel planned a surprise party for Grace. However, Scarlett found out about it and told Grace. In this context, what does "Foiled" mean?

• Daniel wrapped the party gifts in foil

• Daniel succeeded in throwing the surprise party

• Scarlett prevented the surprise party from succeeding

• Grace felt grateful for the surprise party

Which of the following best describes the word "Treacherous"?

• Trustworthy and reliable

• Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

• Clear and easy to understand

• Quick and efficient

Sophia discovers that "Mr. Moore" is General Benedict Arnold. He is planning to commit "treason." what does this mean?

• The act of being grateful

• He's betraying his country

• The feeling of being puzzled or confused

• The act of wasting time

David found a wallet on the street and decided to return it to the police. However, Mason noticed that David's fingerprints were all over the wallet and told the police. In this context, what does "Incriminating" mean?

• David is cleared of any charges related to the wallet

• David appears innocent because he returned the wallet

• David appears guilty of a crime or wrongdoing because his fingerprints are on the wallet

• David expressed gratitude towards Mason for noticing the fingerprints

Abigail helped Maggie with her homework. Maggie said, "I am "Obliged" to you, Abigail." What does Maggie mean by "Obliged"?

• She is in a state of confusion

• She is indebted or grateful

• She is betraying Abigail

• She is irritated

Ethan, Nora, and William were playing a game of riddles. Ethan asked a question that left Nora and William in a state of "Bepuzzlement". What does this mean?

• They were clear and concise

• They were in a hurry

• They were confused and perplexed

• They were successful in their endeavor

What is a "Motive"?

• A method of preventing success

• A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

• A feeling of annoyance

• A state of being grateful