9th -- Vocabulary 1

What does the word "licentious" mean in the context of the sentence: "When becoming a devout member of a religious group, some people choose to abandon their licentious life-styles to demonstrate their devotion"?

• Strict

• Moral

• Unrestrained

• Disciplined

What is a "numismatist" as mentioned in the sentence: "My father is a numismatist who has hundreds of coins from ancient Rome"?

• A person who studies ancient artifacts

• A person who collects coins

• A person who writes books

• A person who paints

What does the word "paucity" mean in the context of the sentence: "The paucity of jobs in the small town forced Jack to move to Augusta to find work"?

• Abundance

• Scarcity

• Variety

• Quality

What do "fatalistic" thinkers believe according to the sentence: "Fatalistic thinkers believe there is nothing they can do to change the course of their lives"?

• They can change their destiny

• They have control over their lives

• Their lives are predetermined

• They can influence their future

What does the word "obtrude" mean in the context of the sentence: "You were concentrating on your work, so I did not wish to obtrude"?

• Assist

• Interrupt

• Encourage

• Observe

What does the word "pensive" mean in the context of the sentence: "Jane was in a pensive mood after she finished watching the thought-provoking film"?

• Cheerful

• Thoughtful

• Angry

• Excited

What does the word "lackadaisical" mean in the context of the sentence: "The lackadaisical student sat in ISS and stared at the wall rather than completing his assignments"?

• Energetic

• Lazy

• Enthusiastic

• Diligent

What does the word "alienate" mean in the context of the sentence: "Your sarcastic remarks might alienate your classmates – please keep them to yourself"?

• Befriend

• Include

• Isolate

• Support

What does the word "elated" mean in the context of the sentence: "We were elated to learn that our team would move on to the state playoffs"?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Thrilled

• Nervous

What does the word "epigrams" mean in the context of the sentence: "The author placed relevant epigrams at the beginning of each chapter to catch the readers’ attention"?

• Long stories

• Short, witty sayings

• Detailed explanations

• Boring statements