The Running Dream: Part 4: Vocabulary Practice

What does the word 'tentatively' mean?

• in a hesitant manner
• with excitement
• in a direct manner
• with clear intent

What is the definition of 'philosophical'?

• related to the investigation of existence and knowledge
• related to beauty
• related to science
• related to history

What does the word 'stagger' mean in this context?

• to arrange in a systematic order
• to fall down
• to hesitate
• to run quickly

Which word best describes something that is 'lackluster'?

• exciting
• not having brilliance or vitality
• dull
• bright

What is a 'patron'?

• a type of painter
• someone who supports or champions something
• an old scholar
• a type of priest

What does 'measly' mean?

• rich in quality
• average in size
• large in amount
• contemptibly small in amount

What is meant by the 'toll' it takes on a person?

• a type of tax
• a road fee
• value measured by what must be done to obtain something
• a bell sound

What does 'mulch' imply?

• to plant seeds
• cover with small pieces of organic material
• to prune branches
• to water plants

What does the term 'haughty' mean in the provided text?

• to utter rapidly
• to nestle or cuddle together
• to fix or set securely or deeply
• having or showing arrogant superiority

Which term means 'to decide with authority'?

• fabrication
• decree
• gnarled
• volley