Save Me A Seat Vocab 2

David wanted to impress his new boss. What does the word "impress" mean in this context?

• To make someone feel admiration and respect

• To confuse someone

• To ignore someone

• To make someone laugh

During a school project, Benjamin had to resist the urge to play video games and focus on his work. What is this an example of?

• The ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges

• The ability to run fast

• The ability to sing well

• The ability to draw beautifully

During a school play, Abigail's performance was described as "corny." What does this mean?

• Something that's either worn out and tiresome or overly sentimental

• Something that's very expensive

• Something that's very new and exciting

• Something that's very colorful

During a school play, Hannah was praised for her excellent "posture". What does "posture" mean?

• The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

• The way someone speaks

• The way someone writes

• The way someone eats

During a school trip, Mia noticed someone who seemed to have a constant urge to steal. What does "klepto" mean?

• Someone who has a constant urge to steal

• Someone who loves to dance

• Someone who enjoys cooking

• Someone who likes to travel

During the school assembly, what does it mean when the principal decides to "proclaim" a new rule?

• Announce officially or publicly

• Whisper quietly

• Hide secretly

• Forget completely

Anika was walking home when she heard a loud crash behind her. What does "shell-shocked" mean in this context?

• Shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience

• Very happy and excited

• Extremely bored

• Very sleepy

Arjun felt a sense of "pride" when he received an award for his project. What is "pride"?

• A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or gotten something good

• A feeling of sadness and disappointment

• A feeling of anger and frustration

• A feeling of fear and anxiety

What is a "specialty" in the context of Maya's career?

• A pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert

• A random hobby

• A temporary interest

• A casual pastime

Noah is working on a group project and decides to "incorporate" some new ideas. What does it mean to "incorporate" something?

• Take in or contain something as part of a whole; include

• Exclude something from a group

• Destroy something completely

• Ignore something entirely