vocab review WL Quiz Feb 19

Define the word 'pious' and use it in a sentence.

• He was known for his pious devotion to video games.

• She was known for her pious devotion to skydiving.

• The pious cat loved to chase mice.

• She was known for her pious devotion to her faith.

Explain the meaning of 'incur' and provide an example of its usage.

• I will incur a reward for my hard work.

• I will incur a penalty if I don't pay my bills on time.

• I will incur a vacation next month.

• I will incur a promotion for my dedication.

What does the word 'abhor' mean? Can you use it in a sentence?

• To abhor something means to feel excited and enthusiastic about it.

• To abhor something means to regard it with disgust and hatred.

• To abhor something means to love and cherish it.

• To abhor something means to feel indifferent towards it.

When would someone 'chide' another person? Provide an example.

• To praise and commend

• To apologize and make amends

• To ignore and avoid

• To scold or reprimand

Define 'wrath' and use it in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.

• The king's wrath was unleashed upon the disobedient subjects.

• The wrath of a storm brought peace to the land.

• The wrath of a puppy is always adorable.

• The queen's wrath was a sign of her kindness.

Explain the term 'astray' and use it in a sentence.

• The teacher astray the students for their bad behavior in the classroom.

• The lost hiker wandered astray from the trail and got lost in the woods.

• The chef astray the recipe and ended up with a terrible dish.

• The astronaut went astray to the moon and discovered a new planet.

What does it mean to 'proclaim' something? Provide an example of proclamation.

• To proclaim something means to change your mind about it. For example, the mayor proclaimed a new holiday in the city.

• To proclaim something means to keep it a secret. For example, the mayor proclaimed a new law in the city.

• To proclaim something means to announce it publicly or officially. For example, the mayor proclaimed a new holiday in the city.

• To proclaim something means to whisper it quietly. For example, the mayor proclaimed a new holiday in the city.

Use the word 'pious' in a sentence to describe a person's behavior.

• He always skips church and never prays, showing his pious behavior.

• He is always rude and disrespectful, showing his pious behavior.

• She always attends church and prays regularly, showing her pious behavior.

• She is always dishonest and deceitful, showing her pious behavior.

Provide an example of a situation where someone might incur a financial loss.

• When they invest in a stock that decreases in value

• Finding a valuable treasure

• Winning the lottery

• Receiving a bonus at work

Write a sentence using the word 'abhor' to express strong dislike for something.

• I abhor the taste of raw onions.

• I abhor the sound of laughter.

• I abhor the taste of chocolate.

• I abhor the smell of fresh flowers.