The Giver Vocab Quiz One

Which of the following sentences uses the word "defy" correctly?

• Ayaan decided to defy the rules and stayed up past her bedtime.

• Ayaan defy the book on the shelf.

• Ayaan defy the cake with frosting.

• Ayaan defy the music loudly.

What is the meaning of the word "disquiet" in the following sentence? "There was a sense of disquiet among the students before the exam results were announced."

• Happiness

• Calmness

• Unease

• Excitement

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "haste."

• In haste, Abdi forgot to lock the door when he left the house.

• Abdi moved with haste, taking his time to enjoy the scenery.

• Abdi's haste was evident as he slowly walked to school.

• Abdi's haste was shown by his careful planning.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the word "solemn"?

• Fatima laughed loudly at the joke.

• Fatima was solemn during the memorial service.

• Fatima danced joyfully at the party.

• Fatima was excited about the holiday.

In what context might the word "conceivable" be used?

• It is conceivable that Ali will finish his homework on time.

• It is conceivable that Ali will fly to the moon tomorrow.

• It is conceivable that Ali will become invisible.

• It is conceivable that Ali will turn into a superhero.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "diminish"?

• The sun began to diminish as it rose higher in the sky.

• The noise began to diminish as the crowd left the stadium.

• The water began to diminish as it filled the glass.

• The light began to diminish as the lamp was turned on.

What does the word "exempt" mean in the following sentence? "Hodan was exempt from the final exam because she had already passed the course."

• Required

• Excused

• Included

• Punished

Which of the following sentences uses the word "relish" correctly?

• Ahmed relished the sour taste of the lemon.

• Ahmed relished the book on the shelf.

• Ahmed relished the music loudly.

• Ahmed relished the cake with frosting.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the word "transmit"?

• The radio can transmit signals over long distances.

• The radio can transmit the book on the shelf.

• The radio can transmit the cake with frosting.

• The radio can transmit the music loudly.

Fatima is planning a surprise party for her friend. She needs to ensure that the word "disquiet" does not describe her friend's feelings. What should she do?

• Tell her friend about the party in advance.

• Keep the party a secret and make sure everything is well-organized.

• Cancel the party altogether.

• Invite everyone except her friend.