Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 6

What does 'quintessential' mean?

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

• An average representation of a class.

• A rare and unusual example of a quality.

• The least typical instance of a quality.

• Most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

How would you describe a 'bellicose' person?

(e.g. The bellicose dog growled and barked at everyone who walked past, showing he was always ready for a fight.)

• A person who is very peaceful and calm.

• A person who enjoys gardening and nature.

• A person who is inclined to fight or be aggressive.

• A person who is always happy and cheerful.

What is the meaning of 'detrimental'?

(e.g. Eating too much candy can be detrimental to your health, causing problems like cavities and stomachaches.)

• Harmful or damaging.

• Inconsequential or trivial.

• Neutral or indifferent.

• Beneficial or helpful.

Can you explain what 'ephemeral' refers to?

(e.g. The beauty of the rainbow was ephemeral; it lasted only a few minutes before disappearing into the clouds.)

• Ephemeral is a term used for something that is abundant and plentiful.

• Ephemeral describes a state of being static and unchanging.

• Ephemeral refers to something transient or short-lived.

• Ephemeral refers to something permanent or everlasting.

What does it mean to 'surmise' something?

(e.g. After seeing the broken window and the muddy footprints, I could only surmise that someone had been playing too rough outside.)

• To make an educated guess or infer something.

• To deny or reject a statement or idea.

• To make a random guess without any basis.

• To summarize information in a concise manner.

How can one 'corroborate' a story?

(e.g. When the teacher asked about the missing homework, the two students could corroborate each other's stories to explain what happened.)

• By telling a different story altogether.

• By ignoring the details and making assumptions.

• By relying solely on personal opinions.

• By gathering evidence and verifying facts.

What does it mean to 'inhibit' someone's actions?

(e.g. Sometimes, fear can inhibit kids from trying new things, like speaking in front of the class or joining a new sport.)

• To restrict or prevent someone's actions.

• To enhance someone's actions.

• To encourage someone's actions.

• To ignore someone's actions.

What is the field of 'podiatry' concerned with?

(e.g. My uncle is studying podiatry, which means he helps people who have problems with their feet, like pain or injuries.)

• Podiatry is concerned with the health of the feet and lower limbs.

• Podiatry is concerned with mental health.

• Podiatry deals with the treatment of skin diseases.

• Podiatry focuses on dental health.

What does 'lachrymose' describe?

(e.g. The lachrymose movie made everyone cry, especially during the sad parts when the characters faced tough challenges.)

• Joyful or happy

• Calm and relaxed

• Angry or hostile

• Tearful or prone to weeping.

How would you define 'prosaic'?

(e.g. His prosaic story about a trip to the grocery store was so ordinary that it put everyone to sleep.)

• Ordinary and routine; lacking excitement.

• Unique and extraordinary; highly original.

• Commonplace or dull; lacking in imagination.

• Creative and imaginative; full of ideas.