Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Descent" mean?

• The act of climbing a mountain

• The family background or national origin of a person

• A type of dance

• A type of bird

What is the definition of "Internment"?

• A summer camp

• A type of celebration

• The act of putting people in prison or detention, usually during wartime

• A type of internship

Which word means "Empty, lonely, and unhappy"?

• Desolate

• Diverted

• Serenaded

• Capricious

What does "Diverted" mean?

• To sing loudly

• Changed the direction of

• To write a story

• To build a road

Who are "Spectators"?

• People who play sports

• People who watch an event

• People who sing in a choir

• People who write books

What is the meaning of "Propriety"?

• A type of property

• Details or rules of behavior

• A type of dance

• A type of food

What does "Embroider" mean?

• To paint a picture

• To decorate by sewing with a thread

• To build a house

• To write a poem

What is a "Superstition"?

• A scientific fact

• A belief or practice based on fear, magic, or luck rather than reality

• A type of sport

• A type of music

What does "Serenaded" mean?

• To play music or sing for someone especially at night

• To dance in the rain

• To write a letter

• To cook a meal

What is the definition of "Capricious"?

• Very careful

• Unpredictable; subject to suddenly change

• Extremely happy

• Very slow