Vocabulary 3rd nine weeks Benchmark

What does the word "Sweltering" mean?

• Extremely hot and uncomfortable

• Very cold and freezing

• Mildly warm

• Pleasantly cool

What is the opposite of "Lukewarm"?

• Boiling

• Freezing

• Sweltering

• Cool

Which word means to make fun of someone or something in a scornful way?

• Ridicule

• Praise

• Admire

• Respect

What does "Derogatory" imply?

• Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

• Giving a compliment

• Neutral description

• Highly technical explanation

What does "Amendment" refer to?

• A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

• The act of removing a part of a document

• A long speech or written document

• A legal contract for renting property

Which word describes something that is no longer in use or no longer useful?

• Innovative

• Obsolete

• Modern

• Current

What does "Innovation" mean?

• The action of returning to a former state

• A new method, idea, product, etc.

• A traditional method or idea

• The process of maintaining the status quo

What is the meaning of "Exposition"?

• A detailed explanation of a theory or idea

• A brief summary of a topic

• A fictional story

• A persuasive argument

What does "Whimsical" mean?

• Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

• Serious and thoughtful

• Predictable and unchanging

• Dull and uninteresting

What does "Verdant" mean?

• Green with grass or other rich vegetation

• Dry and barren

• Covered in snow

• Colorful with many different hues