Chapter 27 Vocab

1. What does "lavish" mean?

•    A) Fragrant

     

• B) Luxurious and extravagant

   

•   C) Quick and agile

    

•  D) Destructive and harmful

2. How is "dreaded" best defined?

•    A) Filled with excitement

   

•   B) Feared or anticipated with anxiety

    

•  C) Covered in darkness

   

•   D) Completely understood

3. Which of the following defines "ascent"?

•    A) A strong smell or odor

•    B) A gradual decrease

    

•  C) A climb or upward movement

•    D) A temporary agreement

4. The word "doomed" suggests:

   

• A) Celebrated

     

• B) Saved from danger

     

• C) Condemned to certain failure

   

•   D) Improved significantly

5. "Murky" most likely means:

•    A) Transparent

    

•  B) Clear and vivid

    

•  C) Dark or cloudy

     

• D) Loud and disruptive

6. What are "remains" in this context?

  

•  A) Remaining strength

     

• B) leftover parts

    

•  C) Fast movements

    

•  D) Heavy rainfall

7. A situation described as "lavish" is characterized by:

 

•   A) Being simple and plain

     

• B) Being generous and extravagant

     

• C) Being uncomfortable and confined

    

•  D) Being calm and peaceful

8. To "dread" something means to:

 

•   A) Avoid it

     

• B) Enjoy it

    

•  C) Fear it intensely

     

• D) Understand it fully

9. An "ascent" typically refers to:

   

• A) A descent

    

•  B) A climb or upward journey

    

•  C) A plateau

    

•  D) A horizontal movement

10. If someone is "doomed," they are:

 

•    A) Guaranteed success

      

• B) Likely to fail or face disaster

   

•    C) Resilient and strong-willed

   

•    D) Celebrated and admired