Vocab for 'Incident of Dr. Lanyon'

What does 'repulsion' mean?

• A type of energy that causes movement.

• A force that pushes objects away from each other.

• A force that attracts objects towards each other.

• A method of measuring distance between objects.

Which sentence correctly uses 'disconsolate'?

• After losing her beloved pet, she felt disconsolate and could not find joy in anything.

• The disconsolate sun shone brightly in the sky.

• He felt disconsolate after receiving a promotion at work.

• She was disconsolate when she won the lottery.

What is the definition of 'abject'?

• Completely acceptable and normal.

• Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading.

• Mildly unpleasant but tolerable.

• Highly praised and respected.

Choose the sentence that best illustrates 'callous'.

• He showed a callous disregard for her feelings when he laughed at her misfortune.

• He comforted her with kind words and support.

• He expressed his concern for her well-being after the incident.

• He was very sympathetic towards her situation and offered help.

What does 'disreputable' imply about a person or thing?

• A person or thing that is highly respected.

• A person or thing that is considered average.

• A person or thing that is unknown to others.

• A person or thing that is regarded as having a bad reputation.

In which context is 'seclusion' appropriately used?

• In contexts of teamwork or collaboration.

• In contexts of isolation or privacy.

• In contexts of celebration or festivity.

• In contexts of public gatherings or events.

What is the meaning of 'melancholy'?

• A temporary feeling of excitement or thrill.

• A deep, persistent sadness or reflective sorrow.

• A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.

• A state of extreme happiness or joy.

How can 'emphatic' be used in a sentence?

• He made an emphatic joke that left everyone confused.

• She gave an emphatic response to the question, making her stance very clear.

• They had an emphatic disagreement about the weather.

• The emphatic silence in the room was deafening.