C 21-40

During a chemistry class, Arjun asked the teacher, "What does the word 'caustic' mean?"

• Sweet and gentle

• Bitter, biting, acidic

• Calm and soothing

• Warm and friendly

During recess, Charlotte and Luna decided to cavort around the playground. What does the word "cavort" mean?

• To sit quietly

• To leap about, behave boisterously

• To walk slowly

• To sleep soundly

During a school debate, James was censured by the judges. What does the word "censure" mean?

• To praise highly

• To ignore completely

• To rebuke formally

• To support wholeheartedly

During a biology class, William asked, "What does the word 'cerebral' mean?"

• Related to the heart

• Related to the intellect

• Related to the stomach

• Related to the emotions

During a school event, Benjamin and Grace were trying to organize the students into groups, but everything turned into chaos. What does the word "chaos" mean?

• Complete order

• Absolute disorder

• Mild confusion

• Perfect harmony

During a team meeting, Maya was chastised by her manager. What does the word "chastise" mean?

• To praise

• To ignore

• To criticize severely

• To reward

Aria received a beautiful gift from her friend. What does the word "cherish" mean in this context?

• To despise

• To feel or show affection toward something

• To neglect

• To forget

During a class discussion, Noah was asked to chide his classmates for their behavior. What does the word "chide" mean?

• To praise

• To voice disapproval

• To ignore

• To reward

During the school talent show, Scarlett and Liam performed a beautiful dance. What does the word "choreography" mean?

• The arrangement of dances

• The writing of plays

• The composition of music

• The painting of pictures

Hannah found an old book in the attic. What does the word "chronicle" mean in the context of the book?

• A fictional story

• A written history

• A scientific report

• A personal letter