List 1 Monday Vocabulary Quiz

Front

Tate and Elizabeth are exploring a new city. What does it mean to "assimilate" into their new environment?

Back

To become like one's environment.

Answer explanation

To "assimilate" means to adapt and integrate into a new environment, which aligns with the choice "To become like one's environment." This involves adopting local customs and behaviors rather than rejecting or isolating oneself.

Front

Kiran decided to concede during a debate. What does "concede" mean?

Back

To admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly.

Answer explanation

In this context, 'concede' means to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly. Kiran's decision to concede indicates that he recognized the validity of the opposing argument, which aligns with the correct choice.

Front

Meaning of 'dissipate' found by Ava and Jeffrey:

Back

To go away, scatter, or disappear.

Answer explanation

The word 'dissipate' means to go away, scatter, or disappear. This is evident in contexts where something gradually fades or disperses, making 'to go away, scatter, or disappear' the correct choice.

Front

What does 'flourish' mean?

Back

Aleina said it's a showy gesture.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Aleina's definition of 'flourish' as a showy gesture, which aligns with its meaning of thriving or displaying in an ostentatious manner. The other options misinterpret the term.

Front

Logan claims "impulsive" means acting without thinking. What does "impulsive" mean?

Back

Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought.

Answer explanation

The term "impulsive" refers to actions taken quickly and without careful consideration. Therefore, the correct choice is "Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought," which aligns with Logan's definition.

Front

What does 'longevity' mean?

Back

The property of having lived for a considerable time

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The property of having lived for a considerable time', accurately defines 'longevity', which refers to a long duration of life or existence, contrasting with the other options that imply shortness or youth.

Front

Artist term for 'show in a picture'

Back

Render

Answer explanation

The word 'render' means to depict or show something in a visual form, making it the correct choice for 'show in, or as in, a picture.' The other options do not convey this meaning.

Front

What does "subordinate" mean?

Back

Subject or submissive to authority

Answer explanation

The term "subordinate" refers to someone who is subject or submissive to authority, meaning they are in a lower position in a hierarchy. The other options do not capture this meaning.

Front

Amelia and Asher are playing a word game. Find the word that means "shut out from view".

Back

Obstruct

Answer explanation

The word "obstruct" means to block or shut out from view, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning: "render" means to cause to be, "subordinate" means to place in a lower rank, and "rueful" means expressing sorrow.

Front

What does "render" mean?

Back

Show in, or as in, a picture.

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of 'render' is to 'show in, or as in, a picture.' This aligns with its use in art and graphics, where it refers to the process of creating a visual representation.