Vocabulary Quiz

When Isla gave her presentation, she wanted to impress her classmates. What does the word "impress" mean in this context?

• To make someone feel admiration and respect

• To confuse someone

• To ignore someone

• To criticize someone

Kai is trying to stick to a new diet plan. What is "willpower"?

• The ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges

• The desire to help others

• The need to be alone

• The urge to travel

During a school play, Charlotte described the script as "corny." What does "corny" refer to?

• Something that's either worn out and tiresome or overly sentimental

• Something that is very expensive

• Something that is very rare

• Something that is very modern

Liam is attending a workshop on body language. The instructor asks, "What is 'posture'?"

• The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

• The way someone speaks

• The way someone writes

• The way someone eats

Mia noticed that her friend Luna often takes things from others without asking. What does "klepto" mean?

• Someone who has a constant urge to steal

• Someone who loves to read

• Someone who enjoys cooking

• Someone who travels a lot

During the school assembly, what did Mason do when he was asked to "proclaim" the winner of the science fair?

• Announce officially or publicly

• Whisper quietly

• Hide something

• Forget something

Mason was walking home when he heard a loud crash behind him. What does "shell-shocked" mean in this context?

• Shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience

• Extremely happy

• Very tired

• Completely relaxed

Mason received an award for his project at the science fair. What is "pride"?

• A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction from an achievement

• A feeling of sadness

• A feeling of anger

• A feeling of fear

Abigail has been practicing piano for years. What is her "specialty"?

• A pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

• A type of music

Benjamin is working on a group project and needs to incorporate everyone's ideas. What does "incorporate" mean in this context?

• Take in or contain something as part of a whole

• To exclude something

• To destroy something

• To forget something