Warm-Up Vocabulary Review

In the sentence, "Despite feeling apprehensive about the new school, Sarah walked in with her head held high," what does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Confident

• Indifferent

Which word best completes the sentence: "The teacher noticed Jake's natural _______ for solving complex math problems."

• Barricade

• Aptitude

• Commotion

• Disdain

What does the word "barricade" most likely refer to?

• A peaceful gathering

• A temporary structure to block passage

• A loud argument

• A public speech

The sentence "The inconspicuous spy blended into the crowd" suggests that the spy was:

• Easily noticeable

• Very loud

• Hard to notice

• Dressed in bright colors

What does the word "debris" most likely mean in the sentence: "After the storm, the streets were filled with debris"?

• Water

• Trash and scattered fragments

• People

• Vehicles

In the sentence, "She deftly maneuvered through the obstacle course," what does "deftly" mean?

• Clumsily

• Skillfully

• Slowly

• Hesitantly

Which of the following sentences uses the word "diminish" correctly?

• The sun will diminish the flowers.

• His enthusiasm began to diminish after the long day.

• She will diminish the cake for the party.

• The music will diminish the room.

What does the word "disdain" mean in the sentence: "She looked at the messy room with disdain"?

• Admiration

• Disgust

• Curiosity

• Joy

In the sentence, "His behavior was so egregious that it shocked everyone," what does "egregious" mean?

• Outstandingly bad

• Slightly annoying

• Very funny

• Completely normal

Which sentence best uses the word "engross"?

• The book was so interesting that it managed to engross the reader.

• The teacher engrossed the homework on the board.

• The artist engrossed the canvas with paint.

• The chef engrossed the ingredients in the pot.