Lesson 24 -Vocabulary

What does the word "fared" mean in the context of competing in track-and-field events?

• Answered

• Dressed

• Interpreted

• Succeeded

What does the word "mishap" mean in the context of spilling milk?

• Accident

• Entrance

• Permit

• Scheme

What does the word "balked" mean in the context of a horse approaching a jump?

• Refused to move

• Looked confident

• Jumped gracefully

• Waited for permission

What does the word "disadvantage" mean in the context of not having wings?

• Drawback

• Motto

• Ransom

• Reputation

What does the word "lectured" mean in the context of discussing safety rules?

• Remarked rudely

• Operated quickly for

• Maneuvered solemnly

• Gave a serious speech

What does the word "timid" mean in the context of a dog looking at his reflection?

• Deaf

• Fearful

• Lazy

• Playful

What does the word "chamber" mean in the sentence: "After seeing all of the other spaces, the tourists finally entered the king’s chamber in the castle."?

• balcony

• district

• mold

• room

What does the word "ignored" mean in the sentence: "Kate ignored the noise of the train as it passed by, and she continued reading her book."?

• was impressed by

• imitated the sound of

• refused to take notice of

• remembered to give away to

What does the word "brisk" mean in the sentence: "The students took a brisk walk around the neighborhood, and they returned to their starting point in a short amount of time."?

• boring

• casual

• formal

• quick

What does the word "operate" mean in the sentence: "I would like to learn how to operate a tractor because I think it would be fun to drive."?

• clean

• repair

• trade

• work