Vocabulary 9-2

When Aria saw the teacher's stern look, how did she interpret it?

• Gentle

• Harsh

• Confused

• Happy

During the school assembly, the principal was lauding Olivia for her outstanding performance in the science fair. What is the meaning of "lauding" in this context?

• Criticizing

• Ignoring

• Praising

• Mocking

During the student council meeting, Benjamin dissented when the group proposed a new rule about school uniforms. What does "dissented" mean in this context?

• Agreed

• Disagreed

• Celebrated

• Ignored

During a team meeting, the manager was reprimanding William for not meeting the project deadline. What does "reprimanding" mean in this context?

• Praising

• Ignoring

• Scolding

• Rewarding

During the student council election, Aria decided to "abstain" from voting. What does "abstained" mean in this context?

• Voted

• Participated

• Refrained

• Cheered

What does "ruing" mean in the context of Aria's decision to skip the study session?

• Celebrating

• Regretting

• Ignoring

• Enjoying

During a heated debate in class, Arjun refrained from making any comments. What does "refrained" mean in this context?

• Participated

• Commented

• Avoided

• Escalated

During a secret mission, Avery was tasked with "sabotage". What does this mean in the context of Avery's actions?

• Protect

• Destroy

• Build

• Ignore

During a long hike, Anika noticed that the steep climb seemed to sap her energy more than the flat trails. What does "sap" mean in this context?

• Energize

• Drain

• Excite

• Refresh

After the fire, Aiden and his family tried to salvage what they could from their damaged house. What does "salvage" mean in this context?

• Destroy

• Ignore

• Rescue

• Abandon