Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'ensconce' mean?

• To swim underwater

• To settle securely or snugly

• To run fast

• To jump high

Define the word 'stout'.

• strong, sturdy, or thick in build

• short and stocky

• weak, fragile, or thin in build

• tall and slender

In what context is the word 'perch' commonly used?

• Cooking

• Birds or fishing

• Gardening

• Driving

Explain the meaning of the word 'brood' in the context of a mother hen taking care of her eggs.

• To laugh loudly and uncontrollably

• To speak in a soft and gentle manner

• To run quickly and aimlessly

• To think deeply about something in a worried or unhappy way

How would you define the word 'tread'?

• To step or walk on or over something

• To fly in the air

• To swim in the water

• To sit and relax

Provide the definition of the word 'mince'.

• To bake in the oven

• To cut or chop into very small pieces, especially meat.

• To boil in water

• To freeze at a low temperature

What is the meaning of the word 'plait'?

• to cook a meal

• to braid or interweave

• to dig a hole

• to fly in the air

Define the term 'comrade'.

• A type of clothing

• A type of vehicle

• A companion or a fellow member of a group

• A type of fruit

What does 'rebellion' signify?

• Agreement and obedience to control

• Acceptance and compliance with authority

• Submission and submissiveness to authority

• Resistance or defiance against authority or control.

Explain the concept of 'prosperity' in the context of a successful business.

• State of being successful, thriving, and having an abundance of wealth and resources

• State of being lazy, unproductive, and lacking ambition and resources

• State of being average, surviving, and having a moderate amount of wealth and resources

• State of being unsuccessful, struggling, and lacking wealth and resources