Vocabulary Challenge: Unit 2 Part 3

Define the word 'exquisite'.

• Extremely beautiful, delicate, or of high quality.

• Rough and poorly made

• Ordinary and unremarkable

• Common and easily found

Use 'rummaged' in a sentence.

• They rummaged the fridge for a snack.

• He rummaged his thoughts before speaking.

• She rummaged the garden for fresh vegetables.

• She rummaged through the old boxes in the attic looking for her childhood toys.

What is a synonym for 'rickety'?

• unstable

• solid

• reliable

• sturdy

Provide an antonym for 'measly'.

• scanty

• stingy

• petty

• generous

Use 'scornfully' in a sentence.

• The teacher scornfully encouraged the students to try harder.

• They scornfully praised the team's efforts after the loss.

• He scornfully accepted her apology without hesitation.

• She scornfully dismissed his suggestion as foolish.

What part of speech is 'jackknife'?

• adjective

• preposition

• noun and verb

• adverb

Create a sentence using the word 'exquisite'.

• The exquisite beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

• The exquisite sound of the music filled the room.

• She wore an exquisite dress to the party.

• The exquisite taste of the soup was overwhelming.

What does 'rummaged' mean?

• To search through something in a hurried or chaotic manner.

• To look for something in a calm manner.

• To throw away unwanted things.

• To organize items neatly.

Identify a synonym for 'scornfully'.

• dismissively

• indifferently

• admiringly

• contemptuously

Use 'rickety' in a sentence.

• The rickety old bridge swayed dangerously as we crossed it.

• The rickety car drove smoothly down the highway.

• She admired the rickety new building in the city.

• The rickety chair was brand new and sturdy.