Vocabulary Quiz

During a group project, Katherine and Bella had to decide on a theme for their presentation. Katherine suggested a theme that seemed to come about seemingly at random. What does the word "Arbitrary" mean in this context?

• Done by stealth

• Existing everywhere at the same time

• Existing or coming about seemingly at random

• Impossibly ideal

During a literature class, Sonia asked, "Which word describes something that is 'lacking material substance'?"

• Feral

• Ethereal

• Surly

• Pedestrian

During a game of hide and seek, Jayden moved with furtive steps to avoid being seen. What is the meaning of "Furtive"?

• Done by stealth

• Wildly extravagant

• Truthful, honest

• Not domesticated or cultivated

During a group study session, Michael noticed that Aiden was feeling uninterested and lacking energy. Which word describes Aiden's state?

• Utopian

• Listless

• Profligate

• Veracious

During a class discussion, Aiden described a book as "pedestrian." What does "pedestrian" mean in this context?

• Commonplace; performed on foot

• Subject to erratic behavior

• To make much of

• To alter by viewing

During a class discussion, Aiden described a character in a novel as "profligate." What did Aiden mean by this?

• Wildly extravagant

• Essential part or core

• Threatening in appearance

• To dilute or qualify

During a storytelling competition, Katherine was praised for being a(n) ______. Which word describes someone who excels in telling anecdotes?

• Raconteur

• Temper

• Refract

• Surly

During a school play, Katherine was described as having a "surly" demeanor. What does "Surly" mean?

• Truthful, honest

• Threatening in appearance

• Impossibly ideal

• Existing everywhere at the same time

During a class presentation, Payton was asked to describe the project results. Which word means "to state or present with restraint for effect"?

• Understate

• Tout

• Whimsical

• Feral

During a class discussion, Katherine described her weekend as "whimsical." What did she mean?

• Subject to erratic behavior or unpredictable change

• To make much of

• To alter by viewing

• Lying on the back or with face upward