ALAS WEEK 3 Vocabulary

During a class discussion, Samantha mentioned that she felt "nostalgic" when looking at old photos. What does the word "nostalgic" mean?

• Feeling warmly sentimental about the past; regret for something that is gone

• Feeling excited about the future

• Feeling indifferent about the present

• Feeling anxious about upcoming events

Which of the following is a synonym for "nostalgic"?

• Indifferent

• Sentimental

• Excited

• Anxious

What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?

• Rare and hard to find

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• Temporary and short-lived

• Hidden and secretive

During a class discussion, Emmanuel mentioned that the internet is ubiquitous. Which of the following is a synonym for "ubiquitous"?

• Scarce

• Unique

• Omnipresent

• Invisible

Andrea felt apprehensive before her big presentation. What does the word "apprehensive" mean?

• Excited and eager

• Worried and fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

• Happy and content

• Confident and assured

During a class discussion, Camila felt apprehensive about presenting her project. Which of the following is a synonym for "apprehensive"?

• Relaxed

• Joyful

• Anxious

• Indifferent

What is the meaning of the verb "concur"?

• To disagree

• To argue

• To agree

• To ignore

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "concur"?

• Consent

• Acquiesce

• Disagree

• Accord

During a literature class, Samantha read a passage that was described as "poignant." What does the word "poignant" mean?

• Deeply affecting; emotionally moving; evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

• Happy and joyful; causing laughter

• Boring and uninteresting; causing indifference

• Confusing and unclear; causing misunderstanding

Which sentence correctly uses the word "poignant"?

• The photograph awakened poignant memories of happy days with my brother, Humberto.

• The movie was so poignant that everyone was laughing.

• The lecture was poignant and everyone fell asleep.

• The instructions were poignant and easy to follow.