Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 9

What does the word "abashed" mean?

• Proud or snobbish

• Ashamed or embarrassed

• Serious, sincere in intention

• Lacking seriousness

Which word describes someone who is confused or perplexed?

• Candid

• Grim

• Baffled

• Hapless

What is the meaning of "candid"?

• Outspoken, straight-forward

• Expressing contempt or mockery

• Formal, ritual

• Feeling of future misfortune

Which word means expressing contempt or mockery?

• Earnest

• Derisive

• Impartial

• Flippant

What does "earnest" mean?

• Serious, sincere in intention

• Harsh and dark

• Luckless, unfortunate

• Proud, snobbish

Which word describes someone who is lacking seriousness?

• Grim

• Flippant

• Abashed

• Candid

What is the meaning of "grim"?

• Harsh and dark

• Not biased, fair

• Formal, ritual

• Confused or perplexed

Which word means proud or snobbish?

• Hapless

• Haughty

• Foreboding

• Earnest

What does "impartial" mean?

• Not biased, fair

• Ashamed or embarrassed

• Outspoken, straight-forward

• Expressing contempt or mockery

Which word describes something formal or ritual?

• Ceremonial

• Grim

• Flippant

• Hapless