Unit 2 set B Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "arid"?

• Full of water and lush vegetation

• Extremely dry, uninteresting, dull

• Very cold and icy

• Hot and humid

What does "billow" mean?

• To shrink or become smaller

• To rise or swell like a wave

• To freeze or become solid

• To fall or drop suddenly

What is the meaning of "constrain"?

• To encourage or support

• To force, compel, or restrain

• To release or set free

• To ignore or neglect

Liam was chosen to judge the school science fair because he is known to be "disinterested". What does this mean?

• Biased and opinionated

• Full of enthusiasm

• Free from selfish motives

• Very interested and curious

During a group project, Liam was asked to ensure that the presentation would "encompass" all the key points discussed. What does "encompass" mean in this context?

• To exclude or leave out

• To connect or go around

• To break apart or separate

• To narrow down or limit

During a class discussion, Samuel found the instructions given by the teacher to be incomprehensible. What does "incomprehensible" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Impossible to understand

• Very clear and obvious

• Slightly confusing

Rohan was able to manipulate the chess pieces to win the game. What does "manipulate" mean in this context?

• To handle or use skillfully

• To ignore or overlook

• To destroy or ruin

• To create or build

Grace is trying to fill her water bottle to the maximum level. What does "maximum" mean in this context?

• The least possible amount

• The greatest possible amount

• An average amount

• A random amount

During a geography class, Benjamin was asked to describe a desert. Which word means "extremely dry, uninteresting, dull"?

• Billow

• Constrain

• Arid

• Encompass

Mia watched as the fabric on the clothesline began to rise and swell with the wind. Which word describes this action?

• Disinterested

• Billow

• Maximum

• Manipulate