Vocabulary Quiz 4

What does the word "astride" mean?

• To walk slowly

• To stand firmly

• With one leg on each side

• To jump over

What is the meaning of "clamor"?

• A type of musical instrument

• A quiet conversation

• A loud and persistent outcry from many people

• A gentle whisper

Which word describes the action of moving or drawing together at a certain location?

• Delegate

• Converge

• Forsake

• Incorporate

What does it mean to "delegate" a task?

• To postpone it

• To cancel it

• To assign it to someone else

• To complete it quickly

The term "elated" most closely means:

• Extremely worried

• Indifferent

• Slightly pleased

• Exultantly proud and joyful

What does "forsake" imply?

• To follow faithfully

• To leave someone in need

• To help continuously

• To greet warmly

What does "incorporate" mean in the context provided?

• To remove or exclude

• To unite or merge with something

• To ignore completely

• To separate distinctly

Which word best describes the action of pushing against others in a crowd?

• Glide

• Jostle

• Whisper

• Leap

What does the word "jostled" mean as used in the text?

• To laugh loudly

• To make one's way by pushing or shoving

• To run quickly

• To fall down

What is the meaning of "lapse" according to the vocabulary list?