Vocab HW 9A

What does the word "reminisce" mean?

• To plan or want to do something

• To think or talk about past experiences

• To state something positively

• To cause serious damage

Aria was nervous about her upcoming presentation. Her friend Anika told her, "Don't worry, I assure you, you'll do great!" What does "assure" mean in this context?

• To laugh at something

• To guide something in the right direction

• To state something positively, so as to remove doubt

• To come together for a purpose

Which word means "to cause serious damage or destruction"?

• Convene

• Ravage

• Navigate

• Humble

Olivia was watching a movie with her friends, and she commented that the characters' actions were full of (a)   emotions, typical of a melodrama.

• joyful

• sad

• angry

• melodramatic

Match the following words with their meanings.

• Affirm

• To laugh at something

• Chuckle

• To state something positively

• Reminisce

• To come together for a purpose

• Convene

• To think or talk about past experiences

Grace and Maya need to decide on the theme for the school dance. What does "confer" mean in this context?

• To plan or want to do something

• To talk with someone to share ideas or make a decision

• To cause serious damage

• To find a way to a place

Mason is planning his weekend activities. Which word means "to plan or want to do something"?

• Intend

• Scoff

• Humble

• Assure

What does "navigate" mean?

• To laugh at something

• To find a way to a place or guide something in the right direction

• To state something positively

• To come together for a purpose

During a class discussion, Michael scoffed at the idea of having school on Saturdays. What does "scoff" mean in this context?

• To think or talk about past experiences

• To laugh at or talk about something in a way that shows you think it’s silly or not important

• To plan or want to do something

• To cause serious damage

What does "humble" mean?

• Not thinking you are better than others or being simple and modest

• To come together for a purpose

• To guide something in the right direction

• To state something positively