"The Veldt" WOW Review

What is the definition of "Veldt"?

• A short trip or journey, for pleasure

• Sweat

• An area of flat, grassy land in southern Africa without many trees or shrubs

• Completely confused

Answer explanation

The term "Veldt" specifically refers to an area of flat, grassy land in southern Africa, characterized by its lack of trees and shrubs. This distinguishes it from the other options provided.

What part of speech is the word "Jaunt"?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The word "jaunt" is primarily used as a noun, referring to a short journey or excursion for pleasure. While it can also function as a verb in some contexts, the correct answer here is noun.

Which word means "sweat"?

• Perplexed

• Perspiration

• Sublime

• Relish

Answer explanation

The word "perspiration" directly refers to the process of sweating, making it the correct choice. The other options do not relate to sweat: "perplexed" means confused, "sublime" refers to greatness, and "relish" means enjoyment.

What does "Perplexed" mean?

• Completely confused

• Great enjoyment

• Suffering from a mild mental illness

• Too extreme to bear

Answer explanation

The term "perplexed" means to be completely confused or puzzled. It does not relate to enjoyment, mental illness, or extreme situations, making "completely confused" the correct choice.

Which word is an adjective meaning "suffering from a mild mental illness characterized by worry or obsessive behavior"?

• Appalled

• Neurotic

• Insufferable

• Conjure

Answer explanation

The word 'neurotic' is an adjective that describes someone suffering from a mild mental illness, often characterized by excessive worry or obsessive behavior. The other options do not fit this definition.

What is the definition of "Sublime"?

• Greatly dismayed; horrified

• Of such excellence or beauty that it causes a person to be in awe or wonder; awe-inspiring

• To make something appear in one’s mind

• Great enjoyment

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'Sublime' refers to something of such excellence or beauty that it inspires awe or wonder. This aligns with the choice that describes it as awe-inspiring, distinguishing it from the other options.

Which word means "greatly dismayed; horrified"?

• Appalled

• Relish

• Veldt

• Jaunt

Answer explanation

The word 'appalled' means to be greatly dismayed or horrified, making it the correct choice. The other options, 'relish', 'veld', and 'jaunt', do not convey this meaning.

What part of speech is "Insufferable"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

"Insufferable" is an adjective, as it describes a quality or state of being unbearable or intolerable. It cannot function as a noun, verb, or adverb, making "adjective" the correct choice.

What does "Conjure" mean?

• To make something appear in one’s mind

• Great enjoyment

• Sweat

• A short trip or journey, for pleasure

Answer explanation

The term "Conjure" means to make something appear in one’s mind, often through imagination or magic. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from the other options which have different meanings.

Which word is a noun meaning "great enjoyment"?

• Sublime

• Relish

• Perplexed

• Insufferable

Answer explanation

The word 'relish' is a noun that means great enjoyment or delight. It fits the definition provided in the question, while 'sublime' refers to something of great beauty, 'perplexed' means confused, and 'insufferable' means unbearable.