Vocabulary Challenge

Which word means emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark?

• luminescent

• dull

• glowing

• radiant

In a school play, Anika had to act out a scene where she had to show fear or shame. Which action should she perform?

• cower

• frown

• laugh

• dance

What is the term for having balanced proportions or corresponding parts?

• disproportion

• symmetry

• asymmetry

• imbalance

Which word means to adjust or mark (a measuring instrument) according to a standard scale?

• adjust

• standardize

• measure

• calibrate

Which word means the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties?

• vigilance

• inattention

• negligence

• awareness

Which word means emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark?

• dull

• glowing

• radiant

• luminescent

1. The sudden loud noise caused __________ among the crowd, as they looked around in confusion.

• consternation

• boisterous

• symmetry

• impulsive

The timid kitten began to __________ in fear when it heard thunder for the first time.

• cower

• remit

• distinctive

• undulate

The artist spent hours ensuring that the painting had perfect __________ in every detail.

• symmetry

• paradox

• persecute

• isolation

The engineer carefully __________ the instrument to ensure accurate measurements.

• calibrated

• remit

• expendable

• annihilate