Vocabulary: Week of 9/16/24

What is the definition of the word "debris"?

• A type of plant found in tropical regions

• Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed

• A large body of water

• A type of musical instrument

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "emphasis."

• The emphasis of the cake was too sweet for my taste.

• She placed great emphasis on the importance of studying for the test.

• The emphasis was flying high in the sky.

• He used emphasis to paint the wall.

What does the word "encounter" mean?

• To run away from something

• To meet someone unexpectedly

• To build a structure

• To write a story

Which sentence uses the word "generations" correctly?

• The generations of the car were parked in the garage.

• Many generations of her family have lived in this town.

• He generations the ball across the field.

• The generations was a delicious meal.

What is the meaning of the word "indicated"?

• To suggest or show something

• To hide something

• To destroy something

• To create something new

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "naturalist."

• The naturalist painted a beautiful picture of the sunset.

• The naturalist studied the behavior of animals in the wild.

• The naturalist cooked a delicious meal for the family.

• The naturalist built a tall skyscraper in the city.

What does the word "sheer" mean in the context of describing something?

• Transparent or very steep

• Heavy and solid

• Small and insignificant

• Loud and noisy

Choose the sentence that uses the word "spectacular" correctly.

• The spectacular was a small, quiet room.

• The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular.

• He felt spectacular after eating a sandwich.

• The spectacular was a type of bird.