NYTImes Vocabulary 5/24

What does the word "serendipitous" mean?

• Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

• A period of leave from work

• A loud and hearty laugh

• Lasting for a very short time

Which term refers to a fictitious name used by an author?

• Guffaw

• Pseudonym

• Ephemeral

• Unequivocal

What is the meaning of "sabbatical"?

• A loud and hearty laugh

• Lasting for a very short time

• A period of leave from work, often for rest or research

• Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

If something is "unequivocal," it is:

• Unclear and confusing

• Lasting for a very short time

• Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

• Discovered by chance

Which word describes a loud and hearty laugh?

• Ephemeral

• Guffaw

• Sabbatical

• Pseudonym

"Ephemeral" best describes something that:

• Lasts for a very short time

• Is discovered by chance

• Is a period of leave from work

• Is a fictitious name

Which of the following situations is an example of something "serendipitous"?

• Planning a trip for months and finally going

• Accidentally finding a $20 bill on the street, which helps you buy lunch

• Taking a scheduled break from work

• Laughing at a joke

If an author writes under the name "Mark Twain" instead of his real name, what is "Mark Twain" an example of?

• Guffaw

• Ephemeral

• Pseudonym

• Sabbatical

Which of the following is most likely to be described as "ephemeral"?

• A mountain

• A rainbow that appears after a storm

• A year-long research project

• A teacher's name

A teacher gives a clear and direct set of instructions that leaves no room for confusion. Which word best describes these instructions?

• Unequivocal

• Guffaw

• Serendipitous

• Sabbatical