Vocabulary #3 Usage

Isla, Noah, and Emma were discussing their friend's behavior. Emma said, 'Our friend always talks about his achievements and successes. What do we call such a person?'

• Someone who is humble

• Someone who is shy

• Someone who is modest

• Someone who boasts excessively

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'latter':

• final

• ultimate

• concluding

• last

In a school, Lily, Elijah, and Scarlett are part of a group. If the group decides to 'ostracise' Scarlett, what does that mean?

• They decide to include or accept Scarlett into the group.

• They decide to ignore or overlook Scarlett in the group.

• They decide to exclude or reject Scarlett from the group.

• They decide to criticize or judge Scarlett in the group.

During a school fashion show, Charlotte was described as 'ostentatious'. Which word best describes her style?

• showy

• pretentious

• flashy

• extravagant

Rohan is feeling a 'qualm' about the upcoming math test. What does this mean?

• He is feeling a sense of confidence or certainty about the test

• He is in a state of calm and relaxation about the test

• He has a strong feeling of anger or resentment about the test

• He has a feeling of doubt or uneasiness about the test

During the school assembly, David was asked to speak on the 'rostrum'. What is a 'rostrum' in this context?

• A type of musical instrument David is supposed to play

• A type of bird David is supposed to talk about

• A type of clothing accessory David is supposed to wear

• A raised platform or stage David is supposed to stand on

What does 'primping' mean?

• Cooking or preparing food

• Exercising or working out

• Cleaning or tidying up

• Grooming or making oneself look neat and attractive

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'scrawny':

• lean

• slender

• thin

• plump

Elijah's dog often makes a 'yap' sound. What does 'yap' mean in this context?

• The dog is meowing loudly

• The dog is chirping softly

• The dog is growling deeply

• The dog is barking sharply or shrilly