S2 (5-8) Summative Vocab Review

The indigenous people of Australia, known as Aboriginals, have lived on the continent for over 50,000 years. What does indigenous mean?

• Foreign or new

• Native or original

• Traveling or nomadic

• Modern or recent

Sarah is known for her gregarious personality; she loves talking to new people at parties and making friends wherever she goes. What does gregarious mean?

• Shy and reserved

• Friendly and outgoing

• Quiet and serious

• Nervous and hesitant

The rainforest is the natural habitat for many species of colorful birds and exotic plants. What is a habitat?

• A temporary shelter

• A natural environment where organisms live

• A food source for animals

• A breeding ground for wildlife

After only a cursory glance at his homework, Tom realized he had made several careless mistakes. What does cursory mean?

• Thorough and detailed

• Quick and superficial

• Careful and precise

• Slow and deliberate

The security guard caught the interloper trying to sneak backstage at the concert without a pass. What is an interloper?

• A guest who arrives late

• Someone who disrupts an event

• A person who intrudes where they are not wanted

• An employee monitoring security

The prolific author has written over 50 books in just 10 years, amazing her fans with her quick output. What does prolific mean?

• Rarely producing work

• Producing a lot of work quickly

• Writing with great detail

• Taking a long time to write

The ancient city walls served as a bulwark against invading armies for centuries. What is a bulwark?

• A weak point in defense

• A protective wall or barrier

• A tunnel for escape

• A place for storing weapons

John's sedentary lifestyle, spent mostly sitting at a desk or on the couch, was affecting his health. What does sedentary mean?

• Very active and energetic

• Physically demanding

• Involving little or no physical activity

• Involving regular travel

My grandmother is very frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals and rarely spending on unnecessary items. What does frugal mean?

• Spending lavishly

• Economical and thrifty

• Generous with money

• Careless with finances

The noisy, chaotic city was the antithesis of the peaceful countryside where I grew up. What does antithesis mean?

• An exact opposite

• A slight variation

• A similar comparison

• A perfect match