Vocabulary Quiz

In a bustling coffee shop, Elijah finds the barista's instructions indiscernible. What does "indiscernible" mean in this context?

• Clearly understood

• Impossible to see or understand

• Hard to hear

• Easily manageable

After a long day of school and soccer practice, James said he was 'ravenous'. What does 'ravenous' mean in this context?

• In pain

• Slightly hungry

• Extremely hungry

• Exhausted

In the context of popular quests in literature and movies, the term "grail" is best defined as:

• A type of bird

• A mythical creature

• A precious stone

• Something earnestly pursued

In a science project, Lily and Ethan needed to corroborate their hypothesis about plant growth under different light conditions. What does "corroborate" mean in this context?

• To confirm or substantiate
• Check with other projects

• Let their teacher know

• Redo

During a project review meeting, Ethan needs to discuss the underperformance of certain team members without causing distress. Which approach is most tactful?

• Clumsy in handling the situation

• Insensitive to others

• Having or showing concern about upsetting others

• Aggressive

During a particularly difficult exam, Evelyn looked around and noticed her classmate Elijah's forlorn expression. What does "forlorn" mean in this context?

When Evelyn found a $20 bill on the sidewalk, it was a fortuitous event because it was:

During a book club meeting, Charlotte surmised the identity of the culprit in a mystery novel they were discussing. What does "surmise" mean in this context?

• To know with certainty

• To doubt

• To guess or infer without strong evidence

• To prove

In a classroom setting, if a teacher observes that the seating arrangement of students is "sparse", what does it mean?

• The desks are closely packed together

• There are few students per desk, spread out across the room

• The classroom is decorated with too many things

• The desks are heavy and difficult to move

Imagine Mia is painting a portrait and notices that the finished artwork appears 'lusterless.' What does 'lusterless' mean in this context?