2/25 HW ADV Vocabulary Exercise 2

Sarah's grandmother often sits in her rocking chair, looking at old photographs with a wistful smile. Which word best describes her emotional state?

• Jovial

• Nostalgia

• Brevity

• Zeal

If something is described as "ephemeral," it is:

• Long-lasting

• Permanent

• Short-lived

• Unchanging

Which word would best describe someone who believes everything they read on social media without fact-checking?

• Gullible

• Cognizant

• Zealous

• Whimsical

In a debate, pointing out that "all politicians are corrupt because one politician was caught stealing" is an example of:

• Brevity

• Fallacy

• Treachery

• Ambiguity

When a student rushes into an answer without thinking it through, they're being:

• Surreptitious

• Impetuous

• Lethargic

• Mundane

Which word describes a situation that has never happened before in history?

• Treacherous

• Quintessential

• Unprecedented

• Obscure

If someone is described as "cognizant of the risks," they are:

• Ignoring the risks

• Unaware of the risks

• Afraid of the risks

• Aware of the risks

A "quintessential" summer day would be:

• A perfect example of a summer day

• A dangerous summer day

• An unusual summer day

• A boring summer day

When students secretly pass notes in class, they're being:

• Whimsical

• Surreptitious

• Zealous

• Dejected

If a task is described as "mundane," it is:

• Exciting

• Challenging

• Routine and boring

• Dangerous