The Downstairs Girl Vocabulary in Context

What does the word "incandescent" mean in the context of the sentence: "Caroline's outrage pops like a faulty incandescent bulb"?

• Emitting light as a result of being heated

• Dull and lifeless

• Cold and unfeeling

• Quiet and reserved

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "I furtively shake my head at Noemi, but she won't meet my eyes," what does "furtively" suggest about the speaker's actions?

• Openly

• Secretively

• Aggressively

• Joyfully

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes someone who is "doggedly" pursuing a goal?

• Casually

• Indifferently

• With obstinate determination

• Hesitantly

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the context of the sentence "There's a good chance my father was a cad—he wouldn't be the first to love and leave a woman," what does "cad" imply about the father's character?

• Honorable

• Morally reprehensible

• Generous

• Trustworthy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "consort" mean in the sentence: "Someone who consorted with lowlifes like the Riggses would not have made the cut to be an uncle"?

• Avoid

• Keep company with

• Criticize

• Ignore

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "I think you need to rein in your brazen ideas," what does "brazen" suggest about the ideas?

• Conventional

• Not held back by conventional ideas of behavior

• Timid

• Unclear

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does "wan" mean in the context of the sentence: "Both the print shop and the house"?

• Bright and vibrant

• Lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

• Colorful and lively

• Strong and powerful

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences uses "incandescent" correctly?

• The incandescent bulb lit up the room with a warm glow.

• She was incandescent with cold, shivering in the snow.

• The incandescent sound of the violin was soothing.

• His incandescent personality made him unpopular.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• He furtively announced his promotion to everyone at the party.

• She furtively glanced at her watch during the meeting.

• They furtively celebrated their anniversary with a grand party.

• The dog barked furtively at the mailman.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Select the sentence that best demonstrates the use of "doggedly."

• He doggedly ignored the instructions and did it his way.

• She doggedly pursued her dream of becoming a doctor, despite the challenges.

• They doggedly laughed at the comedian's jokes.

• The cat doggedly slept through the storm.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept