Any Small Goodness Vocabulary

What does the word understatement mean in the sentence below?

To describe that hilarious comedian as amusing is an understatement.

• comparison of two things

• the presentation of something being smaller than it is

• huge exaggeration

• overly mild statement

Fanatic means:

• someone who takes the place of another person

• a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

• a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm and excitement

• a person who helps people or institutions

Reception means which two things:

• the development of a housing community

• the act of taking in

• the get together or party

• the act of raising or growing plans

What does the word anonymous mean in the sentence below?

The donor of the generous gift to the food bank wishes to remain anonymous.

• familiar

• helpful

• important

• unnamed

What does the word emulate mean in the sentence below?

Brian wishes to emulate the fine performance of his violin teacher.

• learn from

• compete with

• improve upon

• strive to be equal to

Bland means:

• vicious

• flavorless

• energetic

• fluid

What does the word veered mean in the sentence below?

The sailboat veered off course in the gusting wind.

• tipped over

• moved quickly

• steered correctly

• changed direction

Motive means:

• the number of occurrences within a given time period

• an insistent necessity

• the reason that encourages action toward a goal

• the manner in which something is greeted

Aim means:

• putting an end to all debate or action

• a desired outcome or purpose; goal

• something of no importance

• imaginary moments in time

What does the word skeptical mean in the sentence below?

Haley was skeptical that the basketball shoes would make her jump that much higher.

• fearful

• hopeful

• thankful

• doubtful