Benchmark Unit 5: Vocabulary

What does the word "ambitious" mean in the context of a student's goals?

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Having a strong desire to achieve something

• Content with current achievements

• Uncertain about future plans

Which word is a synonym for "autonomous"?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Controlled

• Submissive

In the context of technology, what does "innovation" refer to?

• A traditional method

• A new idea or method

• A repeated process

• An outdated technique

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "engulf."

• The small fish engulfed the whale.

• The fire engulfed the entire building.

• The student engulfed the teacher with questions.

• The cat engulfed the mouse in a chase.

What is the meaning of "drudgery"?

• Exciting and fun work

• Hard and boring work

• Creative and artistic work

• Quick and easy work

Which word is a synonym for "insight"?

• Ignorance

• Understanding

• Confusion

• Misinterpretation

What does "bestow" mean in the context of giving an award?

• To take away

• To present or give

• To hide

• To refuse

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "delirious."

• After winning the lottery, she was delirious with joy.

• He was delirious and calm during the exam.

• The cat was delirious and slept all day.

• The weather was delirious and sunny.

What does "eavesdrop" mean?

• To listen secretly to a conversation

• To speak loudly in public

• To ignore a conversation

• To participate in a discussion

Which word is a synonym for "predominant"?

• Minor

• Secondary

• Main

• Unimportant