LOTF Vocabulary Chapter 4-6 Quiz

The soldier approached the enemy’s borders with a sense of dubious confidence, unsure whether the mission would succeed or fail. What does dubious mean in this context?

• Fully confident

• Filled with uncertainty or doubt

• Unwaveringly certain

• Afraid of failure

His belligerence was apparent when he refused to back down during the heated argument, his fists clenched and his voice loud. What does belligerence mean in this context?

• A peaceful demeanor

• A natural disposition to be hostile

• A deep sense of calmness

• A feeling of sadness

The teacher's chastisement echoed through the room, making it clear that he was not pleased with the student's behavior. What does chastisement mean in this context?

• A friendly comment

• Verbal punishment

• A praise for good behavior

• A lesson on kindness

What does impalpable mean in this context?

• Tangible and clear

• Easily defined

• Impossible to touch or define

• Easily perceived by the senses

What does incursion mean in this context?

• A peaceful negotiation

• The act of entering some territory or domain

• A defensive strategy

• A diplomatic visit

What does detritus mean in this context?

• Valuable treasures

• The remains of something that has been destroyed or finished

• A new beginning

• A fresh layer of dirt

What does myriad mean in this context?

• A single option

• A large number or variety

• A complicated plan

• A limited choice

What does vagrant mean in this context? The vagrant wandered through the streets, looking for food and shelter, never staying in one place for too long.

• A wealthy traveler

• A wanderer with no established residence

• A tourist exploring new places

• A homeless person with a permanent job

Which word means “a large indefinite number”?

• Belligerence

• Detritus

• Myriad

• Vagrant

Which word refers to “a wanderer with no established residence”?

• Chastisement

• Incursion

• Vagrant