U6 Short Read -Vocabulary

What does 'commencement' mean?

• The act of starting something

• The end of an event

• A type of ceremony

• A form of communication

What does 'promptly' mean?

• With little or no delay

• After a long time

• In a slow manner

• With hesitation

What does 'undaunted' mean?

• Very tired

• Completely confused

• Easily scared

• Resolutely courageous

What does 'chagrin' mean?

• A feeling of relief

• A sense of joy

• A state of confusion

• Strong feelings of embarrassment

What does 'discern' mean?

• Perceive, recognize, or detect

• To ignore completely

• To forget quickly

• To misunderstand

What does 'harried' mean?

• Feeling very hungry

• Being extremely happy

• Feeling relaxed and calm

• Troubled persistently, especially with petty annoyances

What does 'rampant' mean?

• Happening very rarely

• Being under control

• Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way

• Decreasing rapidly

What does 'dysentery' mean?

• A skin rash

• An infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

• A common cold

• A type of headache

What does 'stint' mean?

• Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

• To give generously

• To waste resources

• To hoard excessively

What does 'slog' mean?

• Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• To fly swiftly

• To run quickly

• To jump lightly