TKaM Vocabulary Chapters 12-14

After watching the news about the recent natural disaster, Lily found the details to be quite appalling. What does appalling mean in this context?

• Inducing laughter

• Shocking; horrifying

• Extremely boring

• Pleasant and enjoyable

What does the word "appalling" mean?

• Inducing laughter

• Shocking; horrifying

• Extremely boring

• Pleasant and enjoyable

After reading the syllabus for her English class, Charlotte described her teacher's strict policies as "austere". What did she mean by that?

• Friendly and warm

• Stern and severe

• Highly decorated

• Carefree and happy

What is the meaning of "austere"?

• Friendly and warm

• Stern and severe

• Highly decorated

• Carefree and happy

The term "denunciation" refers to:

• A formal accusation

• The act of strongly disapproving of or condemning something

• A public announcement

• A religious ceremony

In a recent student council meeting, Sophia's public denunciation of the new cell phone policy caused quite a buzz. What is a "denunciation"?

• A formal accusation

• The act of strongly disapproving of or condemning something

• A public announcement

• A religious ceremony

What does "diligently" mean?

• Lazily; without effort

• Industriously; in a hard-working manner

• Quickly; in a hurried manner

• Carelessly; without attention to detail

When Samuel worked on his project, he did it "diligently." What does this mean?

• Lazily; without effort

• Industriously; in a hard-working manner

• Quickly; in a hurried manner

• Carelessly; without attention to detail

Choose the correct meaning of "frivolous":

• Serious and important

• Silly; not serious

• Frightening and intense

• Heavy and solid

During a team meeting, Nora suggested a theme for the annual school festival that was considered by many as frivolous. What does frivolous mean in this context?

• Serious and important

• Silly; not serious

• Frightening and intense

• Heavy and solid