Ashby's What of this Goldfish Vocabulary

During the school play, Zoe delivered a poignant monologue that left the audience in tears.

• causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness

• having an allergic reaction to candy

• causing or having a very sharp feeling of anger

• an area of France

Wizened

• A wizened person is out of breath from running.

• A wizened person is old and has a lot of lines on their skin.

• A wizened person has a lot of wisdom.

• a wizened person has read many, many books.

Mason was troubled with many problems at work

• Poignant

• Wizened

• Beleaguered

• Fluent

Able to express oneself clearly and easily

• Poignant

• Wizened

• Beleaguered

• Fluent

In a class presentation, Kai was able to express himself clearly and easily, impressing both his classmates and teacher. What word describes Kai's ability to communicate?

• Poignant

• Wizened

• Beleaguered

• Fluent

Beleaguered

• A beleaguered person has been worried for too long.

• A beleaguered person is someone who isn't able to sleep.

• A beleaguered person, organization, or project that has been very successful over many years.

• A beleaguered person, organization, or project is experiencing a lot of difficulties, opposition, or criticism.

Liam was troubled with many problems at work.

• Poignant

• Wizened

• Beleaguered

• Fluent

During the debate, Emma presented her arguments in a fluent manner, captivating the judges.

• Beleaguered

• Wizened

• Fluent

• Poignant

After years of experience, the old sailor had a wizened face that told many stories.

• A wizened person has read many, many books.

• A wizened person is out of breath from running.

• A wizened person is old and has a lot of lines on their skin.

• A wizened person has a lot of wisdom.

Despite the challenges, the beleaguered team managed to complete the project on time.

• A beleaguered person, organization, or project is experiencing a lot of difficulties, opposition, or criticism.

• A beleaguered person, organization, or project that has been very successful over many years.

• A beleaguered person is someone who isn't able to sleep.

• A beleaguered person has been worried for too long.