Vocabulary Word Definition Quiz

During a class discussion, Ava mentioned that her grandmother always knocks on wood to avoid bad luck. What does the word "superstition" mean in this context?

• A scientific explanation for a natural phenomenon

• A belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown

• A type of plant that grows in the desert

• A method of solving math problems

During a class discussion, Sophia seemed distant and not fully engaged. What does it mean if Sophia was "preoccupied"?

• To be fully focused and attentive

• To be busy or absorbed in thought

• To be free and relaxed

• To be angry or upset

Emma was walking through the forest when she saw a sign that said "Caution: Slippery Rocks Ahead." What does the word "caution" mean in this context?

• A feeling of excitement

• A warning or carefulness to avoid danger

• A type of bird

• A loud noise

During a science class, Isla learned about how bees help flowers. What does the word "pollinate" mean in this context?

• To clean or purify something

• To transfer pollen from one flower to another

• To build a house

• To write a story

Grace has invented a new type of eco-friendly water bottle. What does she need to obtain to protect her invention?

• A type of clothing

• A government authority or license for an invention called a patent

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

In Isla's science class, the teacher asked, "What does the word 'theory' mean in the context of scientific studies?"

• A guess without any evidence

• A good explanation of some aspect of the natural world, an idea about how it works

• A type of dance

• A type of weather

Emma was trying to open a jar of pickles, but the lid was on too tight. What does the word "tension" mean in this context?

• A state of being stretched tight

• A type of fruit

• A feeling of happiness

• A type of game

During the science experiment, Arjun accidentally knocked over a bottle, and the liquid spewed all over the table. What does the word "spewed" mean?

• To whisper quietly

• To eject forcefully or in large amounts

• To walk slowly

• To sing softly

During a group project, James noticed that Priya's sudden changes to the plan were disrupting the workflow. What does the word "disrupting" mean in this context?

• To create harmony

• To cause disorder or turmoil

• To build something new

• To paint a picture

During a group project, Maya managed to get the best results by cleverly navigating through challenges and sometimes bending the rules. What does the word "cunning" mean in this context?

• Being honest and straightforward

• Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

• Being lazy and unmotivated

• Being loud and noisy