Vocabulary Quiz #1

What does the word "futile" mean?

• Friendly and agreeable in disposition

• Having no useful result

• A combination of diverse elements

• Excessively sentimental

In a project, Grace, Liam, and Anika combined their diverse skills to create a new product. Which word best describes this combination of diverse elements?

• mawkish

• amiable

• amalgam

• enigma

During a school debate, Daniel was described as "contumacious" by his teacher. What does this mean?

• Traveling from place to place

• Puzzling or ambiguous

• Obstinate disobedience or rebellious

• Deprived of virility, strength, or vigor

During a movie night, Avery described William's favorite film as "mawkish." This means the film is:

• Excessively sentimental

• Strict or severe in discipline

• Friendly and agreeable

• Happening first in sequence of time

What does "amiable" mean?

• Severe or stern in disposition

• Friendly and agreeable in disposition

• Concern for the welfare of others

• Material used to cover and protect things

The term "altruism" is best defined as:

• A perplexing speech or text

• Selfless concern for the welfare of others

• A sheet of waterproofed canvas

• Being first in sequence of time

During a camping trip, Abigail, Arjun, and Sophia decide to protect their supplies from the rain. What is the primary use of "tarpaulin" they should consider?

• To travel from place to place

• To cover and protect things from moisture

• To deprive of strength or vigor

• To be friendly and agreeable

During a heated debate, Elijah's argument was criticized to the point where it seemed to emasculate his position. What does "emasculate" mean in this context?

• To travel from place to place

• To cover and protect things from moisture

• To deprive of strength or vigor

• To be friendly and agreeable

Which word describes something that is severe or stern in appearance?

• Amiable

• Altruistic

• Mawkish

• Austere

In the context of the universe's history, the term "primordial" would best describe which of the following?

• Excessively sentimental feelings Avery has when looking at old photos

• The Big Bang, happening first in sequence of time

• A combination of diverse elements found in Scarlett's art project

• Priya traveling from place to place during her summer vacation