April 5th Vocabulary Quiz Study Guide

When a balloon is placed in a freezer, what does it do?

• Expands in size

• Contracts in size

• Remains unchanged in size

• Fluctuates randomly in size

During a presentation, Henry's mistake was so glaring that everyone noticed it immediately. What does glaring mean in this context?

• Hardly noticeable or significant

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

• Dull or uninteresting

• Dark and difficult to see

What does "incremental" mean when used as an adjective in the context of Jackson's savings account balance over the years?

• Decreasing rapidly in irregular intervals

• Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

• Remaining constant without any change

• Increasing once and then staying at that level

What does it mean if a technology used by Mia, Elijah, and Nora is described as "obsolete"?

• It is brand new and just released

• It is widely used and popular among their peers

• It is no longer produced or used; out of date

• It is being produced in large quantities for their school

In a school uniform policy, how would you describe the appearance of the uniforms worn by Aria, Mason, and Grace?

• Changing in appearance every time they wear them

• Evenly spaced; always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

• Different and unique for each student

• Irregular and unpredictable

What does the word "contract" mean as a verb?

• To expand in size, number, or range

• To remain unchanged in size, number, or range

• To decrease in size, number, or range

• To fluctuate randomly in size, number, or range

What is the meaning of "glaring" when used as an adjective?

• Hardly noticeable or significant

• Dull or uninteresting

• Softly glowing or shimmering

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

What does "incremental" mean when it describes a process?

• Increasing gradually by regular degrees or addtions

• Decreasing rapidly by large degrees

• Staying the same without any change

• Increasing once and then stopping permanently

What does it mean if something is described as "obsolete"?

• It is brand new and just released

• It is no longer produced or used; out of date

• It is widely used and popular

• It is being produced in large quantities

How is the term "uniform" used to describe an adjective?

• Changing frequently in form or character

• Different in every occurrance

• Evenly spaced; always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

• Randomly organized without any pattern