VOCABULARY, LESSON 24

What does the word "destination" mean in the sentence below?

My summer vacation destination is Albania.

• a person's home

• a person's favorite place

• a person's current location

• the place a person is traveling to

What does the word "motioned" mean in the sentence below?

The leader motioned the men to follow him.

• disallowed

• expected

• signaled

• told

What does the word "legitimate" mean in the sentence below?

Ali had a legitimate reason for being late. He got stuck in traffic.

• acceptable

• questionable

• silly

• unbelievable

What does the word "inexplicable" mean in the sentence below?

Some animals' behaviors still remain inexplicable.

• humorous

• frightening

• unable to be changed

• unable to be explained

What does the word "intention" mean in the sentence below?

He left Africa with the intention of travelling to Europe.

• aim

• action

• way

• fun

What does the word "retorted" mean in the sentence below?

"I didn't do it!" Simon retorted, after he had been accused.

• answered kindly

• answered slowly

• answered calmly

• answered angrily

Which answer best completes the sentence below?

A terrible accident happened last night. The boy was broken-hearted and _____________________

• legitimate

• inconsolable

• inexplicable

Which answer best completes the sentence below?

Anyone dismissed because of their race has _____________________ grounds for complaint.

• legitimate

• inconsolable

• inexplicable

Which answer best completes the sentence below?

The guide _____________________ to me to come nearer.

• hoarding

• gnarled

• motioned

Which answer best completes the sentence below?

During coronavirus pandemic, people began _____________________ food and supplies.

• hoarding

• gnarled

• motioned