True Diary Ch 21-30 Vocab Part 2

In the sentence, "The egomaniac was unable to see beyond his own needs, often ignoring the advice of others," what does the word "egomaniac" most likely mean?

• A person who is very generous

• A person who is excessively self-centered

• A person who is very shy

• A person who is very intelligent

In the context of the sentence, "The once dormant volcano suddenly erupted, causing panic among the nearby residents," what does the word "dormant" mean?

• Active and dangerous

• Inactive and not erupting

• Recently erupted

• Completely extinct

What does the word "nomadic" imply in the sentence, "The nomadic tribe moved from place to place in search of food and water"?

• Settled in one place

• Wandering from place to place

• Living in a city

• Farming the land

In the sentence, "Reaching the summit of the mountain was a breathtaking experience," what does the word "summit" refer to?

• The base of the mountain

• The middle of the mountain

• The top of the mountain

• The side of the mountain

In the context of the sentence, "The chronic pain in his back made it difficult for him to work," what does the word "chronic" mean?

• Temporary and short-lived

• Severe and intense

• Long-lasting and persistent

• Mild and occasional

What does the word "plummeting" mean in the sentence, "The plummeting temperatures signaled the arrival of winter"?

• Gradually increasing

• Slowly decreasing

• Rapidly falling

• Remaining constant

In the sentence, "Her realization of the truth came as a shock to everyone," what does the word "realization" mean?

• A sudden understanding

• A gradual forgetting

• A complete denial

• A partial memory

In the context of the sentence, "His rhetorical skills were evident in the way he captivated the audience," what does the word "rhetorical" mean?

• Relating to physical strength

• Pertaining to effective speaking or writing

• Involving mathematical calculations

• Concerning scientific research