Gr.6 Vocabulary UNIT8 Rev ZF

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates “affluence”?

• A struggling artist who barely earns enough to pay rent

• A scientist who makes an important discovery but lives modestly

• A millionaire who owns multiple luxury homes and travels worldwide

• A teacher who donates most of their earnings to charity

A company that fails to pay its workers for several months is most likely in:

• Prosperity

• Arrears

• Affluence

• Surplus

Which of the following would NOT typically “cascade”?

• A waterfall flowing down a rocky cliff

• Coins spilling from an overturned jar

• A single rock sitting motionless on the ground

• Long hair tumbling over someone’s shoulders

If a student “cringes” when the teacher calls on them, they are most likely:

• Excited and eager to participate

• Unbothered by the attention

• Nervous or uncomfortable about speaking

• Ready to volunteer for extra credit

A “crotchety” person would likely react to a loud party by:

• Smiling and joining in on the fun

• Calling the police to complain

• Ignoring the noise completely

• Hosting a bigger party next door

Which situation best demonstrates “innovation”?

• A bakery using the same recipe for 50 years

• A student copying their homework from a friend

• A scientist developing a new type of renewable energy

• A company refusing to change its outdated business model

If a road is “impassable,” which of the following statements would be accurate?

• The road has recently been paved and is easy to drive on

• The road is blocked by fallen trees, making travel impossible

• The road is open but has a few small potholes

• The road is only used for bicycles, not cars

If a police officer “manacles” a suspect, they are most likely:

• Reading them their rights

• Chasing them down the street

• Handcuffing them to prevent escape

• Letting them go free

Which sentence correctly uses the word “martial”?

• His martial attitude made him popular at school.

• The country prepared for war by increasing martial training for soldiers.

• She decided to buy a new martial dress for the party.

• The chef’s martial skills helped him win a cooking competition.

What does it mean if an old castle is “perishing”?

• It is being restored to its original condition

• It is falling apart due to age and weather

• It is becoming a famous tourist attraction

• It is being turned into a museum