Wordly Wise Book 8 List 13

What does the adjective "ardent" mean?

• Calm and relaxed

• Intensely eager; passionate

• Indifferent

• Uninterested

Which of the following is an example of an "asset"?

• A broken chair

• A valuable coin collection

• A piece of paper

• An empty bottle

What does "barter" mean?

• To sell goods for money

• To exchange goods or services without the use of money

• To give away goods for free

• To purchase goods at a discount

What is a "bonanza"?

• A small amount of money

• A source of great wealth

• A type of dance

• A type of fruit

What does "contagious" mean?

• Difficult to catch

• Able to be passed easily from one person to another

• Rarely seen

• Hard to understand

What does it mean to "contemplate" something?

• To ignore it

• To give careful thought to; to ponder

• To forget about it

• To laugh at it

What does the verb "deter" mean?

• To encourage

• To discourage or prevent from taking action

• To promote

• To assist

What is a "flair"?

• A natural gift or ability; a talent

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

• A type of music

What does it mean to "forfeit" something?

• To win it

• To be forced to give up or lose

• To gain it

• To hide it

What is an "innovation"?

• Something old and outdated

• Something new; a new way of doing something

• A type of tradition

• A type of mistake