Vocabulary Quiz

Aria was asked to clean her room, but she stood with her arms crossed, refusing to do it. What does "defiant" mean in this context?

• Agreeing to follow rules

• Refusing to obey

• Being very quiet

• Helping others

Rohan decided to enlist in the army after finishing college. What does "enlist" mean in this context?

• To hide from others

• To volunteer for military service

• To run away

• To build something

In a small town, there was a woman named Abigail who was known for her bravery and good qualities. What would you call Abigail?

• A woman who is respected for bravery or good qualities

• A woman who is very quiet

• A woman who likes to read

• A woman who travels a lot

During a history class, Benjamin and Sophia were discussing various military terms. What does "skirmish" refer to?

• A long, planned battle

• A short, unplanned fight in a war

• A peaceful meeting

• A friendly conversation

What does it mean to "foil" someone?

• To help someone achieve a goal

• To prevent someone from doing something or achieving a goal

• To ignore someone

• To congratulate someone

During the school talent show, Kai made a mistake while performing, and someone in the audience let out a loud "jeer." What is a "jeer"?

• A compliment

• An insult or put-down

• A friendly greeting

• A kind gesture

In a school project, Zoe was supposed to work with her team to build a model. However, she secretly shared their plans with another team. Who is a "traitor" in this scenario?

• Someone who is very loyal

• Someone who betrays their country, government, or a group they belong to

• Someone who helps others

• Someone who is very brave

In the school library, books on popular topics abound. What does "abound" mean in this context?

• To be present in small quantities

• To be present in large quantities

• To disappear quickly

• To be very rare

What does "dread" mean?

• To look forward to the future with excitement

• To look ahead to the future with great fear

• To ignore the future

• To be very happy

Avery was helping her family move to a new house. She was carrying a box that was "laden". What does "laden" mean in this context?

• Lightly packed

• Heavily loaded; carrying large amounts

• Empty

• Very small