Vocabulary Quizs

Inscrutable

The jungle loomed ahead, its inscrutable depths filled with mystery.

• impossible to understand or interpret.

• easily understood and clear.

• full of light and clarity.

• simple and straightforward.

Ebullience

Ralph's ebullience was infectious, lifting the spirits of the group.

• enthusiasm or exuberance. 热情洋溢 (rèqíng yángyì)

• apathy or indifference. 冷漠 (lěngmò)

• melancholy or sadness. 忧郁 (yōuyù)

• anger or frustration. 愤怒 (fènnù)

Benevolent

Ralph had a benevolent smile, hoping to inspire confidence in the others.

• well-meaning and kindly. 仁慈的 (réncí de)

• selfish and unkind

• indifferent and apathetic

• hostile and aggressive

Dispersal

After the meeting, the dispersal of the group left Ralph feeling uneasy.

• the act of distributing or spreading out

• the process of gathering or collecting

• the state of being isolated or alone

• the act of moving quickly from one place to another

Preposterous

• contrary to reason or common sense; absurd. 荒谬的 (huāngmiù de)

• reasonable and sensible; logical.

• highly unlikely but possible; improbable.

• extremely funny or entertaining; hilarious.

Hiatus

• a pause or break in continuity. 中断 (zhōngduàn)

• a sudden increase in activity.

• a type of musical composition.

• a long-lasting event.

Martyred

• showing exaggerated suffering or pain. 受难的 (shòunàn de)

• displaying extreme joy or happiness.

• exhibiting indifference or apathy.

• demonstrating confidence and assertiveness.

Chastisement

The fear of chastisement kept some boys from speaking out.

• punishment or severe criticism

• a form of encouragement

• a type of reward

• a method of teaching

Enmity

There was a palpable enmity between Ralph and Jack from the very start.

• a feeling of hostility or hatred. 敌意 (díyì)

• a strong friendship or bond.

• a sense of indifference or neutrality.

• a feeling of joy or happiness.

They marveled at the beauty of the tropic landscape surrounding them.

• a warm region of the earth. 热带 (rèdài)

• a cold region of the earth.

• a desert area with little vegetation.

• a mountainous region with high altitudes.