Vocabulary Challenge for Year 6

What is the meaning of quintessential?
(e.g. She is the quintessential friend, always showing kindness and support, making her the perfect example of what a good friend should be.)

• John is walking in a slow manner.

• John is walking in a perfect or typical manner.

• John is walking in a confused manner.

• John is walking in a clumsy manner.

What is the meaning of bellicose? John is walking bellicose.

• Exhibiting calmness and peace.

• Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight.

• Demonstrating a lack of interest in conflict.

• Showing kindness and compassion.

What is the meaning of detrimental? John is walking detrimental.

• Beneficial or helpful.

• Neutral or indifferent.

• Innocuous or harmless.

• Harmful or damaging.

What is the meaning of ephemeral? John is walking ephemeral.

• Ephemeral means permanent and unchanging.

• Ephemeral refers to something that is very large and significant.

• Ephemeral describes a state of being very happy and joyful.

• Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time.

What is the meaning of surmise? John is walking surmise.

• To express a strong belief with proof.

• To make a definitive conclusion.

• To suppose something without evidence.

• To walk in a confident manner.

What is the meaning of corroborate? John is walking corroborate.

• To deny or reject.

• To confirm or support.

• To confuse or mislead.

• To ignore or overlook.

What is the meaning of inhibit? John is walking inhibit.

• to encourage or promote

• to ignore or overlook

• to hinder or restrain

• to simplify or clarify

What is the meaning of podiatry? John is walking podiatry.

• Podiatry is the medical field focused on the treatment of foot and lower limb issues.

• Podiatry is a branch of psychology.

• Podiatry focuses on dental health.

• Podiatry is the study of animal behavior.

What is the meaning of lachrymose? John is walking lachrymose.

• Tearful or sorrowful.

• Indifferent or apathetic.

• Joyful or happy.

• Angry or hostile.

What is the meaning of prosaic? John is walking prosaic.

• Creative and imaginative.

• Dull or ordinary.

• Exciting and adventurous.

• Unique and extraordinary.