Morrison's Essay- Vocabulary Quiz

Maya, Olivia, and Daniel are working on a science project about different materials. They came across a term 'enamel'. What does enamel refer to in their context?

• D. A feeling or emotion coming from deep within one

• A. A game they played during their break time, which involves a ball and small metal or plastic pieces

• B. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze, which they might use in their project

• C. The act of spending their project resources thoughtlessly; throwing them away

Noah had a lot of money from his recent birthday gifts. However, he decided to buy a lot of unnecessary toys and games. What did Noah do with his money?

• C. He made a very bad decision in degree or extent

• B. He squandered his money; threw it away on unnecessary things

• A. He showered Emma and Ava with love; showed excessive affection for them

• D. He gathered or brought together a lot of toys and games

During a school recess, Charlotte, Mia, and Arjun found a box of small metal pieces and a ball. They started playing a game with these items. What is the name of this game in the context of the given scenario?

• A. Anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive

• C. A game played with a ball and small metal or plastic pieces

• B. Worn away as by water or ice or wind

• D. Not easily borne or endured; causing hardship

During a philosophy class, Daniel made a statement that was coming from deep within him. Abigail, who was not familiar with such deep thoughts, asked Evelyn, 'What does profound, like Daniel's statement, mean?'.

• D. Something that is not easily borne or endured; causing hardship

• A. Anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive

• B. To spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• C. Something that is coming from deep within one

Ava, Aria, and Nora are planning a camping trip. They are trying to decide what to bring. Ava suggests bringing a large, heavy tent. Aria says that might be burdensome. What does Aria mean by burdensome?

• D. Gather or bring together

• C. Not easily borne or endured; causing hardship

• B. Very bad in degree or extent

• A. Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

During a school picnic, Harper, Lily, and Nora were trying to enjoy their day. However, they found something disturbing their peace. In this context, what can be considered as a nuisance?

• D. The wind wearing away their picnic blanket

• C. The extremely bad weather

• B. The loud music from a nearby group

• A. The glossy coating on their picnic table

Michael was describing the condition of his old car to Avery and Priya. He said, 'The condition of my car is severe.' What does severe mean in this context?

• C. Michael is showering his car with love; showing excessive affection for it

• B. The condition of Michael's car is very bad in degree or extent

• A. Michael is spending thoughtlessly; throwing away his car

• D. Michael is gathering or bringing together parts of his car

Michael, Aiden, and Abigail are in a play where Michael has to portray a character who dotes on Abigail. What does Michael's character need to do?

• C. Shower Abigail with love; show excessive affection for her

• B. Act as if he is worn away as by water or ice or wind

• A. Show as if he has any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze

• D. Gather or bring together various elements

During a geography class, Ava noticed that the shape of the coastline on the map was changing over the years. Liam explained that it was due to a process. What does this process, 'eroded', mean?

• A. Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• B. Worn away as by water or ice or wind

• C. Very bad in degree or extent

• D. Gather or bring together

Avery, Abigail, and Isla are planning a surprise party for their friend. What does it mean when they 'summon' their friends to the party?

• B. Gather or bring together

• C. Shower with love; show excessive affection for

• A. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze

• D. Coming from deep within one