TMC Vocabulary Assessment #2

During a team meeting, Sarah realized she couldn't contribute to the discussion on quantum computing. This realization made her feel uncomfortable. What does Sarah's feeling signify?

• commotion

• ignorance

• cache

• recompense

What is the meaning of "contempt"?

• A small travel bag or suitcase

• Scorn, extreme dislike or disdain

• An unjustifiable (and usually negative) attitude toward a group and its members

• A grassy plant that grows in wet places

What is a "cache"?

• A concealed store of goods or valuables

• A level area where a ship can be loaded or unloaded

• A loud and confused noise

• Frost

What does "recompense" mean?

• To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

• To repay

• Fastened or made firm

• A sitting room in a private home

What does the word "coax" mean?

• To persuade or urge in a gentle way

• A noisy disturbance

• To take or seize (someone's property) with authority

• An owner of a store or other business

During a heated debate at a community meeting, Sarah used a historical fact as grist for her argument. What does "grist" mean in this context?

• A small travel bag or suitcase

• Useful material, especially to back up an argument

• A grassy plant that grows in wet places

• A concealed store of goods or valuables

John recently opened a coffee shop in the neighborhood. What is John in relation to the coffee shop?

• The proprietor

• The cache

• The valise

• The acrawl

What does "prejudice" mean?

• A concealed store of goods or valuables

• An unjustifiable (and usually negative) attitude toward a group and its members

• A noisy disturbance

• A small travel bag or suitcase

What is a "valise"?

• A small travel bag or suitcase

• A concealed store of goods or valuables

• A noisy disturbance

• An owner of a store or other business

During a renovation, how would you describe a beam that is securely attached to the structure?

• cached

• clamored

• riveted

• valised