Vocabulary Week 1 and 2

Which of the following sentences uses the word "excel" correctly?

• She wants to excel in her studies.

• He bought an excel of bread.

• They will excel the car tomorrow.

• We need to excel the meeting.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "excel"?

• Fail

• Surpass

• Decline

• Underperform

What does it mean to excel?

• To perform exceptionally well

• To perform below average

• To perform at an average level

• To perform poorly

Read this sentence: The illustrious inventor was known around the world.

• The illustrious inventor was known only in his country.

• The illustrious inventor was known around the world.

• The illustrious inventor was not known at all.

• The illustrious inventor was known only in his city.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'illustrious' correctly?

• The illustrious scientist won a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research.

• She decided to illustrious the cake with colorful sprinkles.

• The weather was illustrious and sunny all week.

• He felt illustrious after running a marathon.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word illustrious?

• Obscure

• Notable

• Unknown

• Insignificant

What does it mean to be illustrious?

• Famous and respected

• Unknown and obscure

• Ordinary and common

• Unimportant and trivial

Read this sentence: I revere people whose inventions improve the world.

What does the word 'revere' mean in this context?

• Dislike

• Respect

• Ignore

• Criticize

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'revere' correctly?

• I revere my parents for their hard work and dedication.

• She decided to revere the old documents in the attic.

• They revere the cake before serving it.

• He will revere the meeting tomorrow.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word revere?

• Despise

• Admire

• Ignore

• Neglect