Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 6

What does 'lament' mean?

• To express joy or happiness.

• To celebrate a victory.

• To express sorrow or regret.

• To ignore a problem.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'lament'?

• celebrate

• ignore

• disregard

• grieve

What is an antonym for 'lament'?

• mourn

• grieve

• celebrate

• sorrow

Use 'lament' in a sentence.

• He felt indifferent about the loss.

• She began to lament the passing of her beloved pet.

• She decided to celebrate her pet's life.

• They were happy to see their pet go.

What does 'stealthily' mean?

• In a loud and obvious manner.

• In a direct and confrontational style.

• In a secretive or sneaky manner.

• In a playful and cheerful way.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'stealthily'?

• loudly

• quietly

• clumsily

• openly

What is an antonym for 'stealthily'?

• openly

• secretively

• quietly

• clandestinely

Use 'stealthily' in a sentence.

• He stealthily shouted for help from the top of the mountain.

• She stealthily sang in the spotlight during the performance.

• The dog stealthily barked loudly at the stranger.

• The cat stealthily crept through the tall grass, hoping to catch its prey.

What does 'linger' mean?

• To move quickly through a location.

• To avoid staying in one place.

• To leave a place immediately.

• To stay in a place longer than necessary.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'linger'?

• delay

• rush

• depart

• hasten