Vocabulary Quiz

After years of hard work, Avery finally achieved a state of 'prosperity'. What does 'prosperity' mean in this context?

• Avery has become wealthy and successful

• Avery has become strong and observant

• Avery has become known and admired

• Avery has made a strong impression

During a school art exhibition, Anika described one of the paintings as 'beautiful or grand'. Which word best fits Anika's description?

• Deceptive

• Splendid

• Vulgar

• Ransom

Grace received an email from an unknown sender promising her a large sum of money if she provided her bank details. This email was misleading her. Which word best describes this email?

• deceptive

• denounce

• splendid

• keen

Imagine Scarlett was kidnapped while traveling abroad. What is the term for the money that her family is asked to pay to ensure her safe return?

• denounce

• ransom

• vulgar

• prosperity

After the movie ended, Chloee and Audrey decided to linger in the park? What does linger mean as it is used in this sentence?

• To clean the park thoroughly

• To wait around or stay longer enjoying the evening

• To watch the stars fall from the sky

• To cook some food slowly on a portable grill

During a formal dinner, Benjamin made a joke that was impolite and not received well by the other guests. Nora remarked that Benjamin's joke was quite 'what' for the occasion?

• Vulgar

• Prosperity

• Keen

• Renowned

During a group project, Cordarius was described as 'keen' by his teammates. What does 'keen' mean in this context?

• Cordarius is strong and observant

• Cordarius is beautiful or grand

• Cordarius is impolite or crude

• Cordarius publicly stated something was wrong

Which word means 'famous; known and admired by many people'?

After winning the international science fair, Evelyn became quite _______ in her hometown.

• Plunge

• Deceptive

• Ransom

• Renowned

During a hiking trip, Noah decided to plunge into the lake from a cliff. What does 'plunge' mean in this context?

• To make a loud sound

• To fall or jump suddenly from a high place

• To deceive someone

• To become famous

During a town hall meeting, Nora decided to denounce the new policy that she believed was unfair. What did Nora do?

• She cooked a special meal for the attendees

• She repaired something broken at the meeting place

• She publicly stated that the new policy is bad or wrong

• She sang loudly to gather attention