4A Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "approximate" mean?

• Very accurate

• Close to the actual, but not completely accurate

• Far from the actual

• Completely wrong

What is the meaning of "convince"?

• To confuse someone

• To make someone laugh

• To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something

• To ignore someone

Which word means "sleepy and lethargic"?

• Energetic

• Drowsy

• Alert

• Excited

What does "edible" mean?

• Dangerous to eat

• Fit or suitable to be eaten

• Too spicy to eat

• Not tasty

What is the definition of "escalate"?

• To decrease slowly

• To remain the same

• To increase rapidly

• To disappear

What does "expectation" refer to?

• A strong belief that something will happen in the future

• A feeling of disappointment

• A lack of interest

• A sudden surprise

Which word describes something of very great size or extent?

• Tiny

• Gigantic

• Small

• Average

What does "hesitate" mean?

• To rush into something

• To pause before doing something, especially through uncertainty

• To decide quickly

• To ignore a decision

What is a "passage"?

• A long novel

• A short extract from a book or other printed material

• A complete book

• A handwritten note

What does "persuade" mean?

• To discourage someone

• To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument

• To confuse someone

• To ignore someone