Vocabulary in Context Quiz

What does the word "defective" most closely mean in the context of a product?

• Expensive

• Broken or faulty

• Popular

• Rare

An "investigator" is someone who is most likely to:

• Perform on stage

• Look into a matter or situation carefully

• Teach in a school

• Work in a garden

When someone is "inducted" into a hall of fame, it means they are:

• Expelled

• Questioned

• Honored by being formally admitted

• Given a financial reward

The "foundation" of a building is:

• The top floor

• The color scheme

• The underlying base or support

• The roof

"Polio" is a type of:

• Dance

• Food

• Disease

• Music

A "tournament" is best described as:

• A single game

• A series of contests in a particular sport or game

• A musical performance

• A type of dance

"Triumph" can best be described as:

• Defeat

• Failure

• Victory or success

• Withdrawal

An "obstacle" is something that:

• Helps you move faster

• Is easy to ignore

• Stands in the way or hinders progress

• Is always dangerous

To "encourage" someone means to:

• Ignore them

• Give them support, confidence, or hope

• Challenge them to a duel

• Tell them to stop trying

"Determination" is best defined as:

• Giving up easily

• The act of deciding something

• Firmness of purpose; resoluteness

• Lack of interest