Against All Odds Vocabulary Quiz Pt I

Fathom means....

• to comprehend

• absolutely necessary or required

• to prevent the occurrence of

• to captivate with awe/wonder; mesmerize

Berate means...

• jarring, discordant sound

• to criticize or scold; reprimand, punish, or chide

• to adorn or embellish

• a sacred place, a refuge, a shelter

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

The train brought a cacophony of noise to my bedroom.

• True

• False

Which word means "an official rule or proclamation; an order or mandate" ?

• Tangible

• Laud

• Consume

• Edict

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

Social media consumes my time after school, so I have tons of extra time to do what I want!

• Yes

• No

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the following sentence:

Our plans to attend the jazz concert were thwarted due my friend getting sick.

• Yes

• No

What is the correct definition of "transfix" ?

• to praise, commend, or admire

• having the power or quality of deciding; determined;  little to no hesitation

• to captivate with awe/wonder; mesmerize

• to comprehend

True or False:

Steve from "A Chance in the World" finds a sanctuary in his books.

• True

• False

To Laud someone means to give commend them, give them praise, or admiration.

• True

• False

Choose the sentence where Baffle is used correctly.

• Since my friend baffled me with her comments, I knew exactly how to help her.

• I was baffled by the teachers instructions, as I did not know how to proceed with the test.

• I was baffled by the questions on my driver's test, which is why I passed with flying colors.