Wonder Part 1 Vocab

What does the word "contagious" mean in the context of a disease?

• Harmless

• Easily spread

• Rare

• Difficult to treat

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

• The monument was so small that it fit in my pocket.

• We visited the monument to learn about the historical event it commemorates.

• She used a monument to write her notes.

• The monument was delicious and sweet.

Choose the sentence where "groggily" is used correctly.

• He groggily ran the marathon in record time.

• She groggily answered the phone after being woken up.

• The groggily cake was delicious.

• They groggily finished their homework quickly.

What is the meaning of "petrified" in the context of emotions?

• Excited

• Extremely scared

• Bored

• Confused

In which situation would "hindsight" be most applicable?

• Planning a future event

• Reflecting on a past decision

• Predicting the weather

• Learning a new skill

Which of the following best describes an "obnoxious" behavior?

• Quiet and reserved

• Annoyingly unpleasant

• Extremely generous

• Highly intelligent

Analyze the following scenario: A student has an "aversion" to broccoli. What does this imply about the student's feelings towards broccoli?

• The student loves broccoli.

• The student is indifferent to broccoli.

• The student dislikes broccoli.

• The student is allergic to broccoli.

What is a "notion" in the context of an idea?

• A detailed plan

• A vague or general idea

• A scientific fact

• A mathematical equation

Evaluate the following statement: "The flu is contagious." What does this imply about the flu?

• It is difficult to catch.

• It can be easily transmitted from person to person.

• It is not harmful.

• It is a rare condition.

Consider the following sentence: "In hindsight, I should have studied more for the test." What does "hindsight" suggest in this context?

• Foresight

• Regret after the fact

• A prediction

• A current observation