08/26 Vocab Quiz

If a feeling dissipates it...

• disappears or goes away

• becomes more intense or common

• remains the same over a long period of time

• becomes less intense but is still felt.

Which of the following situations represents the word dissipate?

• Jodie was feeling overwhelmed at the amount of homework she had to do. However, after completing a few assignments she felt much more calm and was able to complete the rest.

• I was feeling so frustrated at my brother for constantly borrowing my stuff. My mom said I just had to let him but I was still angry.

• Patrick was looking everywhere for his house keys but could not find them.

• We had to keep our spirits up through the tough times as well as the good times.

Which sentence uses the word dissipate correctly?

• The happiness we felt at tying the game quickly dissipated as the other team scored to pull off the win.

• The sadness she was experiencing at failing her classes dissipated with the news that she was also grounded.

• When I was younger I used to be scared of the dark but this feeling was dissipate when I grew up and was no longer fearful.

• The dissipate book was missing from the shelves.

If something___________it grows in a healthy or strong way.

• flourishes

• abates

• dissipates

• renders

Which two sentences correctly use the word flourish?

• It can be hard to flourish socially and emotionally if you are consistently treated with disrespect and excluded.

• I flourish my garden by using good soil, lots of water, and sunlight.

• As more and more time passed, the ice cream cone flourished in the hot sun.

• With the right training and study of strategy, her chess skills flourished.

If you concede, you...

• refuse to acknowledge something is true or valid even after much debate and discussion.

• stand firm on your belief no matter what evidence or argument is presented to you.

• admit that something is true or valid after first denying it.

• engage in dishonesty as an attempt to avoid a consequence.

Which situation accurately represents the word concede?

• I refused to accept a failing grade and continued to argue with the teacher.

• The coach celebrated a victory over a rival team after a long, drawn-out game.

• Jerilyn received a promotion for her consistent and thorough work effort.

• Even though I disagreed strongly with the decision, I came to acknowledge that it was for the best.

If something_________,it becomes less intense or common

Which sentence correctly uses the word abate?

• The earthquake began to abate after ten terrifying seconds, allowing everyone to emerge safely.

• The storm will abate the damage caused by the flood.

• The abate fire started to calm down and the smoke began to clear.

• The noise began to abate as the crowd grew larger.

If someone is impulsive, they often......

• take a long time to decide what to do.

• act without thinking or planning

• always consult others before acting.

• plan for the long-term.