Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to "scoff" at something?

• To praise it

• To talk about it in a way that shows you think it's silly

• To ignore it

• To agree with it

What does "assail" mean?

• To ignore something

• To praise something

• To attack something physically or verbally

• To laugh at something

If someone is "optimistic," how do they view things?

• Negatively

• Indifferently

• Positively

• Critically

What does it mean to "lament" something?

• To celebrate it

• To feel happy about it

• To say how sad you are about it

• To ignore it

What does "steadfast" mean?

• Easily distracted

• Unwilling to continue

• Not giving up or being stopped

• Frequently changing

What does it mean to be "decisive"?

• To be unsure

• To make decisions quickly without changing your mind

• To avoid making decisions

• To change your mind often

What does "gratifying" mean?

• Making you feel sad

• Making you feel happy and proud

• Making you feel confused

• Making you feel tired

What does it mean to be "resigned" to a situation?

• To fight against it

• To accept it without complaining

• To ignore it

• To change it

If you "scoff" at a TV show, what are you doing?

• Praising it

• Ignoring it

• Talking about it in a way that shows you think it's silly

• Agreeing with it

What should you do if you are "optimistic" about a challenge?

• Complain about it

• Give up on it

• Look at it in a positive way

• Ignore it