Vocabulary Challenge for 2nd Year

What does the word 'hubbub' mean?

• A quiet conversation

• A loud noise or uproar.

• A small animal

• A type of food

Use 'overripe' in a sentence.

• The overripe tomatoes were great for making salsa.

• The overripe apples were perfect for baking a pie.

• The overripe bananas were too mushy to make a good smoothie.

• She bought overripe strawberries for her salad.

What is a synonym for 'raucous'?

• boisterous

• quiet

• subdued

• calm

Define 'apex'.

• A type of fruit.

• The lowest point or valley.

• The highest point or peak.

• A common animal species.

Use 'squander' in a context that shows its meaning.

• He squandered his inheritance on extravagant parties and luxury cars.

• They donated their wealth to charity.

• She carefully budgeted her expenses each month.

• He saved his money for a future investment.

What is an antonym for 'greedy'?

• generous

• stingy

• avaricious

• selfish

In what context would you use the word 'pan'?

• Cooking, photography, or criticism.

• Painting

• Gardening

• Sculpture

What does 'mumble' mean?

• To speak quietly and unclearly.

• To shout loudly and clearly.

• To whisper sweetly and softly.

• To sing in a high-pitched voice.

Provide a synonym for 'knuckle'.

• wrist

• joint

• finger

• elbow

Use 'former' in a sentence that illustrates its meaning.

• She was the former champion of the tournament.

• The former president gave a speech yesterday.

• He chose the former route to avoid traffic.

• The former option was to go to the beach, while the latter was to stay home.