WordlyWise 6-9 Vocab Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses the word "claustrophobia" correctly in context?

• The claustrophobia of the open field made him feel free and relaxed.

• Her claustrophobia made it difficult for her to ride in elevators.

• He felt claustrophobia when he was praised for his achievements.

• The claustrophobia of the large auditorium was overwhelming.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word "colleague."

• She considered her colleague to be a close family member.

• The colleague was a type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest.

• He borrowed a book from his colleague at the library.

• The colleague was a new dish at the restaurant.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "condescend"?

• She condescended to help her friend with the project, even though she was very busy.

• He condescended the mountain with great difficulty.

• The condescend of the river was a beautiful sight.

• They condescended the offer without hesitation.

Choose the sentence that uses "contingent" correctly.

• The contingent of the story was very predictable.

• The success of the event was contingent on the weather.

• He felt contingent after eating the spicy food.

• The contingent was a type of dance popular in the 1920s.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "daunt" correctly in context?

• The daunt of the mountain was a small hill.

• The task seemed to daunt him, but he completed it successfully.

• She felt daunt after winning the competition.

• The daunt was a type of fruit found in tropical regions.

Analyze the following scenario: A team is working on a project, and suddenly, a deluge of tasks is assigned to them. What does "deluge" imply in this context?

• A small number of tasks

• A large number of tasks

• A single task

• An easy task

In a story, a character tries to dispel a rumor about her friend. What does "dispel" mean in this context?

• To spread

• To confirm

• To eliminate

• To ignore

A new movie is released, and the director decides to dub it in several languages. What does "dub" mean in this context?

• To criticize

• To translate

• To ignore

• To promote

A fledgling company is trying to establish itself in the market. What does "fledgling" imply about the company?

• It is well-established

• It is new and inexperienced

• It is declining

• It is very successful

A student is praised for showing great mettle during a challenging exam. What does "mettle" mean in this context?

• Intelligence

• Courage and resilience

• Carelessness

• Nervousness