U5 W2 Benchmark Vocabulary

People who study are more confident when they take tests. What is the meaning of confident?

• Unsure about one's abilities.
• Overconfident and reckless.
• Self-assured or certain about one's abilities.
• Lacking knowledge or preparation.

The flicker of a fire might make shadows dance across the wall. What is the definition of flicker?

• A continuous, steady light source.
• A loud sound made by fire.
• A slow, gentle breeze.
• A brief, rapid movement of light.

I am circulating the room when I walk around your desks. What is the meaning of circulating?

• Moving around the room.
• Sitting quietly at a desk.
• Reading a book in the corner.
• Listening to music while standing still.

After a nice long day in the this weekend, I contentedly walked home. What is the definition of contentedly?

• In a confused or uncertain manner.
• In a hurried or anxious manner.
• In a bored or indifferent manner.
• In a satisfied or happy manner.

If spec means "to see," what does the word spectator mean?

• A spectator is a person who writes scripts.
• A spectator is someone who sees or observes.

• A spectator is a type of camera.
• A spectator is someone who performs on stage.

If Latin root liter means "letters," what does the word literature mean?

• A type of measurement for liquids.
• A collection of letters in the alphabet.
• A style of writing used in legal documents.
• Written works or letters of artistic or intellectual value.

The Latin root vent means "to come." What does the word adventure mean?

• An exciting or unusual experience.
• A formal business meeting.
• A boring routine activity.
• A type of travel insurance.

If the Latin root struct means "to build," what does the word construction mean?

• The act of demolishing a structure.
• A type of building material.
• A style of architectural design.
• The process of building or creating something.