Unit 5 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "absolute" mean in the context of the example sentence: "My mother's no was absolute. Once she said it, there was no chance of changing her mind."?

• Partially true

• Not certain

• Complete and total

• Frequently changing

Based on the example sentence, "Mike was worried when he learned his adversary in the first match would be the state champ," what is the most likely meaning of "adversary"?

• Teammate

• Spectator

• Opponent

• Coach

In the sentence "Rihanna's elaborate dress was covered in jewels and feathers," the word "elaborate" most likely means:

• Simple and plain

• Detailed and fancy

• Inexpensive and affordable

• Heavy and uncomfortable

What does the word "foresight" mean?

• The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

• A lack of understanding or awareness.

• The act of remembering something from the past.

• A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

What does the word "impart" mean?

• To take something away from someone.

• To make something less visible or unclear.

• To make known; to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store.

• To keep something for oneself, not sharing with others.

What does the word "possessive" mean?

• Wanting to own or control; reluctant to share with others.

• Extremely generous and giving without expecting anything in return.

• Not interested in material possessions or wealth.

• Having a strong desire to learn or know something.

What does the word "prodigy" mean?

• A person who is poor at learning and understanding things.

• A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

• An individual who is very old and wise.

• A person who is very skilled at manual work.

What does the word "relent" mean based on the sentence: "Anne was grounded for three months, but her dad relented and let her go to her best friend’s sweet sixteen party."?

• To become more strict

• To become less determined or stern

• To punish someone

• To ignore a request

Based on the context in the sentence: "When a man told author Edna Ferber, 'You look almost like a man,' she retorted, 'So do you.'", what does "retort" mean?

• To agree politely

• To ask a question

• To make a quick, witty reply

• To give a compliment

Marquise's boyfriend is so __; he gets angry whenever Marquise spends time with friends instead of him.

• Adversary

• Elaborate

• Possessive

• Prodigy