Classical Vocabulary List

Rohan's school recently introduced new rules that many students felt were excessively harsh, such as giving a week's detention for being late by just one minute. Which word best describes these kinds of punishment or rules?

During a conversation, Luna noticed that her friend would repeat everything she said, almost like an echo. This behavior is known as (a)   , which means speech that echoes automatically and repetitively.

James is describing a beautiful garden that feels almost otherworldly and peaceful. Which adjective most closely means heavenly or blissful?

Charlotte is looking for a public meeting place where people can gather to discuss ideas. What is this place called?

Grace noticed a soap bubble floating in the sunlight, displaying colors that shimmered like a rainbow. Which term describes this effect?

During a team meeting, Liam answered questions using very few words, impressing everyone with his terse responses. Pick the adjective that best describes Liam's way of speaking.

At her new job, Lily impresses everyone because she is quick, active, and unpredictably changeable in her work style. Which word best describes Lily?

Match each vocabulary word to its definition.

Isla is writing a poem and wants to use descriptive words. Which two words could she use as adjectives? Select all that apply.

Olivia is sorting words for her English homework. She needs to identify which of the following terms are nouns. Select all that apply.