Wordly Wise Quiz 14

What does it mean to "afford" something?

• To borrow it from someone.

• To have enough money to buy it.

• To find it for free.

• To trade something for it.

What does "boast" mean?

• To speak with too much pride about oneself.

• To whisper quietly.

• To ask for something politely.

• To listen carefully.

What is a "chord"?

• A type of fabric.

• A group of musical notes played together.

• A piece of furniture.

• A kind of dance.

What does "exceptional" mean?

• Ordinary and common.

• Difficult and challenging.

• Unusually good or impressive.

• Extremely bad.

If someone is "fortunate," what are they?

• Unlucky.

• Confused.

• Lucky.

• Sad.

What does "fringe" refer to?

• The center of attention.

• The edge part.

• A type of hairstyle.

• A musical instrument.

What does it mean to be "humble"?

• To have a high opinion of oneself.

• To have a low opinion of oneself.

• To show modesty or a low estimate of one's importance.

• To be famous.

What is a "meadow"?

• A large building.

• A type of bird.

• A piece of grassland, often used for hay.

• A small stream.

What does "melancholy" mean?

• Extremely happy.

• A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

• Very angry.

• Excited and energetic.

What does "obstinate" mean?

• Easily persuaded or influenced.

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

• Very flexible and adaptable.

• Quick to apologize.