Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "absolute" as used in the example sentence: "My mother’s no was absolute. Once she said it, there was no chance of changing her mind."?

• Partial

• Complete

• Uncertain

• Flexible

What is the meaning of the word "burden" as used in the sentence: "Many older people are afraid to be a burden on their children, so they don’t ask for help or money."?

• Joy

• Responsibility

• Freedom

• Burden

What is the meaning of the word "despair" as used in the sentence: "I was filled with despair when I realized the concert was starting and my tickets were at home."?

• Happiness

• Hope

• Desperation

• Excitement

What does the word "dignity" mean as used in the sentence: "Lorie’s father believed in the dignity of hard work"?

• Laziness

• Disrespect

• Pride and self-respect

• Fear

What does the word "reluctant" mean as used in the sentence: "I’m afraid of heights, so I was reluctant to go rock climbing"?

• Eager

• Unwilling

• Excited

• Confident

What does the word "reputation" mean as used in the sentence: "He has a bad reputation as a leader based on his first term as mayor"?

• A physical appearance

• A personal hobby

• The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone

• A type of job

What does the word "trait" mean as used in the sentence: "The trait that Andre the Giant was most known for is that he was huge"?

• A type of fruit

• A characteristic or quality

• A place

• A job title

What does the word "transform" mean?

• To remain the same

• To change into something new

• To disappear

• To break apart

In the sentence "Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar transformed into something new," what does the word "transformed" imply?

• The caterpillar stayed the same

• The caterpillar changed into something new

• The caterpillar disappeared

• The caterpillar broke apart

What is the correct definition of "transform" as used in the context of the town after the flood?

• To remain unchanged

• To change into something new

• To disappear

• To break apart