Vocabulary List #6 - Practice Activity

Ahoy, matey! Imagine ye are on a sinking ship. What does it mean to "jettison" something in such dire straits?

• Repair it with all hands on deck

• Heave it overboard, to the depths below!

• Secure it tightly, lest it be lost to the sea

• Use it to signal for help, like a beacon in the night

Which of the following scenarios is an example of "improper" behavior in a formal meeting?

• Taking detailed notes

• Speaking when it's your turn

• Eating loudly

• Dressing formally

In the classroom, what's the best example of an "impropriety"?

• Asking the teacher for an extension on that project.

• Sitting in class, listening, but never speaking out loud.

• Having that whispery side chat while a fellow student is making a good point.

• Teaching the person next to you what a "simile" looks like.

Imagine you're a pirate on the high seas, and a treasure chest of opportunities floats by. To "seize" this treasure means to:

• Wave at it as it passes

• Shout 'Arrr!' but let it drift away

• Grab it with both hands and claim its riches

• Mark it on the map for later

Imagine you're dreaming of becoming a doctor! What does it mean to "aspire" to this awesome profession?

• Being scared of the sight of blood

• Thinking medicine is just 'meh'

• Setting your sights on that white coat and working hard for it

• Already rocking that stethoscope

What does an "aspiration" truly stand for?

• A fleeting regret

• A cherished dream or ambition

• A notable past achievement

• The job you currently hold

Imagine you're at your first soccer tryout for the high school team. You meet someone who seems pretty haughty. This person could also be described as:

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Shy

• Friendly

Spot the odd one out! What does "distinct" mean?

• Like a maze, totally confusing

• As unclear as a foggy morning

• Standing out like a zebra in a horse race

• Twins! Identical to something else

What does it mean when we say that "she's a woman of distinction"?

• She and I are like twins - we're identical!

• She has separated herself from regular folks like me...she's special.

• She's from a different planet, so no comparison between she and I.

• She's my best bud; we complement each other perfectly!

Imagine you're an explorer discovering an ancient city! You stumble upon a building that's "decrepit." What does that mean?

• Newly built

• Well-maintained

• In a state of disrepair

• Being renovated