HS Vocabulary List 4

Hannah was recognized as an eminent scientist in her field. What does the adjective "eminent" mean?

• Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

• Lasting for a very short time

• Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity

Liam was trying to "engage" his classmates during the group project. What does the verb "engage" mean in this context?

• To absorb all the attention or interest of

• To occupy, attract, or involve someone's interest or attention

• To develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form

• To make an action or process easy or easier

During a class project, Michael found himself completely engrossed in the task at hand. What does the verb "engross" mean in this context?

• To absorb all the attention or interest of

• To make full use of and derive benefit from

• To be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

• To move or cause to move at a great speed

What does the adjective "ethereal" describe?

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

• Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

• Lasting for a very short time

• Involving oneself deeply in a particular activity

What does the verb "evolve" mean in the context of a student's learning journey?

• To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

• To make an action or process easy or easier

• To be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

• To move or cause to move at a great speed

What does the verb "exploit" mean?

• To make full use of and derive benefit from

• To absorb all the attention or interest of

• To develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form

• To be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

Elijah is organizing a community event and wants to ensure everything runs smoothly. What does the verb "facilitate" mean in this context?

• To make an action or process easy or easier

• To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity

• To develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form

• To absorb all the attention or interest of

Nora decided to feign illness to avoid going to school. What does the verb "feign" mean?

• To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

• To make full use of and derive benefit from

• To develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form

• To move or cause to move at a great speed

What does the adjective "fleeting" mean?

• Lasting for a very short time

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

• Extremely delicate and light

• Involving oneself deeply in a particular activity

During the school play, Arjun's costume was so glaring that it caught everyone's attention immediately. What does the adjective "glaring" mean?

• Extremely obvious or conspicuous

• Lasting for a very short time

• Extremely delicate and light

• Involving oneself deeply in a particular activity