Vocabulary Lesson 1B

During a lively debate in class, Luna described her friend's argument as 'contentious.' What does 'contentious' mean?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• quarrelsome

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral

Hey there! Nora is trying to discern the best option for her weekend getaway. What does discern mean in this context?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• distinguish one thing from another

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral

Imagine Ava is writing a heartfelt poem, filled with emotion. What word best describes her passionate writing style?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• passionate

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral

Imagine Charlotte is at a fancy dinner party, and she's really trying to impress everyone with her extravagant stories and flashy jewelry. What word best describes Charlotte's behavior?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• passionate

• showing off

Imagine Zoe and Aiden are playing a game in a park that seems unusually quiet and still. Zoe points out that the water in the nearby pond is 'stagnant'. What does 'stagnant' mean in this context?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• passionate

• not moving

Imagine Aria and Maya are judges in a talent show. To ensure fairness, how should they behave?

• They should show lack of emotion or interest.

• They should be vague and have more than one meaning in their judgments.

• They should be passionate about the performances.

• They should remain unbiased and neutral.

During a lively debate in class, Grace passionately argued her point. Suddenly, Jackson interjected, asking, 'What does it mean to denounce something?' Can you help them out?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• passionate

• to speak out against; to condemn

Imagine Maya is at a party but doesn't seem to care about anything happening around her. What does this apathy mean?

• lack of emotion or interest

• passionate

• unaware; unconscious

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral

Imagine Aria is brainstorming for a science project. What does it mean to innovate, as she tries to come up with a groundbreaking idea?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• passionate

• to be creative; to introduce something new

Hey there! Noah and Emma are having a debate. Noah claims that being 'objective' means having no bias. Emma thinks differently. Can you help them by choosing what 'objective' really means?

• lack of emotion or interest

• having more than one meaning; vague

• without bias (as opposed to subjective)

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral