B words

During a group project, Aria noticed that Harper would often "balk" at the idea of presenting in front of the class. What does the word "balk" mean?

• To sing a love song

• To stop, block abruptly

• To be excessively timid

• To scold vehemently

During a class discussion, Daniel mentioned a word that describes something dull and commonplace. Which word did he use?

• Banal

• Benevolent

• Bashful

• Bequeath

During a literature class, Zoe asked, "What is the meaning of 'bard'?"

• A burden

• A poet, often a singer as well

• A device that supplies power

• A tendency or inclination

During a class presentation, Elijah was feeling very bashful. What does "bashful" mean?

• Shy, excessively timid

• To trick, deceive

• To scold vehemently

• To beg, plead, implore

During a science project, Abigail and Kai needed to find a device that supplies power. Which word means "a device that supplies power"?

• Battery

• Behemoth

• Bias

• Bereft

During a class discussion, Aria mentioned that a "benevolent" person is someone who?

• Marked by goodness or doing good

• Favorable, not threatening

• Devoid of, without

• To pass on, give

During a group project, Arjun made a mistake, and the team leader started to berate him. What does "berate" mean?

• To scold vehemently

• To beg, plead, implore

• To cheat, defraud

• To trick, deceive

Maya was in a difficult situation and needed to ask for help. Which word means "to beg, plead, implore"?

• Beseech

• Bequeath

• Bias

• Bilk

During a school debate, Grace tried to blandish the judges. What does the word "blandish" mean?

• To polish, shine

• To support, hold up

• To coax by using flattery

• An imperfection, flaw

During a school play, Oliver noticed a small mark on the backdrop. Which word means "an imperfection or flaw"?

• Blight

• Blemish

• Boon

• Bourgeois