Superman Subway Vocab Practice

During a group project, Luciana noticed that Diego was not following the guidelines. What does it mean if Luciana decided to "admonish" Diego?

• To praise

• To warn or reprimand

• To ignore

• To celebrate

Answer explanation

If Luciana decided to "admonish" Diego, it means she chose to warn or reprimand him for not following the guidelines, rather than praising, ignoring, or celebrating his actions.

In a mystery novel that Mariany and Luciana are reading, what does "anonymous" mean?

• Known

• Secretive

• Nameless

• Famous

Answer explanation

In the context of the mystery novel, "anonymous" means nameless, referring to someone whose identity is not known. The other options, such as known, secretive, and famous, do not accurately capture this meaning.

During a class discussion, Luciana impressed everyone with her ability to quickly understand and analyze the topic. Which of the following best defines "astute"?

• Clumsy

• Clever and perceptive

• Slow-witted

• Uninterested

Answer explanation

The term "astute" refers to someone who is clever and perceptive, able to quickly understand and analyze situations, which aligns with Luciana's impressive abilities during the discussion.

During a school fire drill, Luciana noticed smoke coming from a classroom. What role does Luciana play if she simply watches the situation unfold without intervening?

• A participant

• An observer

• A leader

• A rescuer

Answer explanation

Luciana is simply watching the situation without taking action, which makes her an observer. She is not participating, leading, or rescuing anyone, as those roles involve active engagement.

During a school trip, there was an unfortunate bus accident. In the news report about the accident, what does "casualty" refer to?

• A survivor

• A witness

• A victim

• A hero

Answer explanation

In the context of a bus accident, "casualty" refers to a victim, meaning someone who has been harmed or injured. It does not refer to survivors, witnesses, or heroes, making "a victim" the correct choice.

During a discussion about a will, Charlens asked what the term "deceased" means in the legal document.

• Alive

• Dead

• Injured

• Missing

Answer explanation

In legal terms, "deceased" refers to someone who is no longer alive, making "Dead" the correct choice. The other options do not accurately describe the state of a person in the context of a will.

During a discussion about a recent film, Diego said, "The movie was downright boring." What does "downright" mean in this context?

• Somewhat

• Completely

• Slightly

• Partially

Answer explanation

In this context, "downright" emphasizes the extent of boredom Diego felt, meaning it was completely boring. Thus, the correct choice is "Completely."

When Stevie looked out of the window, he noticed it was "grimy". What does "grimy" mean in this context?

• Clean

• Shiny

• Dirty

• Transparent

Answer explanation

In this context, "grimy" means dirty. It describes something that is covered with grime or dirt, contrasting with the other options like clean or shiny.

During the school assembly, Luciana gave a speech to pay "homage" to the retiring principal. What does "homage" mean in this context?

• Disrespect

• Imitation

• Honor or respect

• Criticism

Answer explanation

In this context, 'homage' means to pay 'honor or respect' to the retiring principal. It signifies appreciation and recognition of their contributions, rather than any negative connotation like disrespect or criticism.

What does "hurtle" mean in the sentence: "Luciana's bike hurtled down the hill"?

• Crawled

• Stopped

• Moved slowly

• Moved at high speed

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "hurtle" means to move quickly or at high speed. Therefore, the correct choice is "Moved at high speed," as it describes Luciana's bike racing down the hill.