Vocabulary week one

During the lively school debate, Emma tried to abase her opponent, Ethan, by bringing up his past mistakes. What does the word "Abase" mean?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To stop, block abruptly

• Tremendous noise, disharmonious sound

• Extremely lively, enthusiastic

During an intense soccer match, Aiden was about to score a spectacular goal when suddenly, Ethan, the defender, swooped in and stopped him. What is the meaning of the word "Balk"?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To stop, block abruptly

• Intimidating, causing one to lose courage

• Extremely lively, enthusiastic

During the school talent show, Kai and Anika's band performance created a tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. What word best describes this?

• Abase

• Balk

• Cacophony

• Ebullient

During a lively class presentation, Michael and Anika found the task of speaking in front of everyone quite daunting. What does the word "Daunting" mean?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To stop, block abruptly

• Tremendous noise, disharmonious sound

• Intimidating, causing one to lose courage

During the school talent show, Mason's ebullient performance had everyone, including Rohan, James, and Benjamin, on the edge of their seats. What is the meaning of the word "Ebullient"?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To stop, block abruptly

• Extremely lively, enthusiastic

• Intimidating, causing one to lose courage

During a group project, Scarlett and William decided to fabricate the results to make their project look more impressive. What does the word "Fabricate" mean?

• to destroy

• to make up, invent

• to decorate

• to simplify

During the school play, Henry wore a costume that was so flashy and over-the-top, it made everyone laugh. Which word best describes his costume?

• Jubilant

• Hackneyed

• Garish

• Iconoclast

During a lively vocabulary quiz, Mia turned to Anika and asked with a grin: What is the meaning of "Hackneyed"?

• original, unique

• unoriginal, trite

• extremely joyful, happy

• one who attacks common beliefs or institutions

During a lively classroom debate, Ava called Ethan an "Iconoclast". What does this mean?

• one who creates new ideas

• one who attacks common beliefs or institutions

• one who is extremely joyful

• one who is in bad taste

After acing his exams, Aiden felt jubilant! What does "Jubilant" mean?

• extremely joyful, happy

• unoriginal, trite

• gaudy, in bad taste

• to make up, invent