All American Boys Vocabulary

What does the word "perplexed" most likely mean as it is used in the sentence, "She was clearly perplexed by the question"?

• Confused

• Angry

• Excited

• Satisfied

Which two pieces of textual evidence best support the meaning of "perplexed"?

• Her eyebrows knit together, and she tilted her head slightly.

• She answered quickly, without hesitation.

• There was a long pause before she responded.

• Her face brightened with a smile.

What does the word "reverberated" most likely mean as it is used in the sentence, "His voice reverberated through the empty hallway"?

• Echoed

• Faded

• Mumbled

• Silenced

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "reverberated"?

• The sound bounced off the walls.

• It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

• His shout echoed back to him louder than expected.

• Everyone heard him, but no one reacted.

What does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean as it is used in the phrase, "She was apprehensive about what might happen next"?

• Nervous or worried

• Calm and confident

• Excited and eager

• Angry or frustrated

Which two phrases best support the meaning of "apprehensive"?

• Her heart raced as she waited for the news.

• She took a deep breath, steadying herself.

• Her hands trembled as she opened the letter.

• She smiled, knowing everything would be fine.

What does the word "injustice" mean as it is used in the sentence, "He couldn't stop thinking about the injustice of the situation"?

• A lack of fairness

• A misunderstanding

• An opportunity

• A small issue

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "injustice"?

• "He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth."

• "It just didn’t seem fair to him."

• "He laughed it off like it was no big deal."

• "Everyone agreed it was the right thing to do."

What does the word "futility" mean as it is used in the sentence, "He recognized the futility of arguing against the decision"?

• Pointlessness

• Confidence

• Strength

• Importance

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "futility"?

• "There was no way he could change their minds."

• "He stopped mid-sentence, realizing his words wouldn’t matter."

• "His voice grew louder, determined to be heard."

• "He knew there was still a chance if he kept trying."