Defining Vocabulary

What is a paleontologist?

• A weather scientist

• A scientist who studies fossils

• An expert in space exploration

• A specialist in ancient architecture

When someone is mortified, they are:

• Excited

• Shocked

• Extremely embarrassed

• Confused

What does "convene" mean?

• To divide

• To gather or assemble

• To conquer

• To hide

Bafflement is a state of:

• Clarity

• Confusion

• Joy

• Certainty

Approval is:

• Disapproval

• Agreement

• Disinterest

• Disagreement

What does it mean to suppress something?

• To express openly

• To hold back or restrain

• To celebrate

• To exaggerate

How would you console a friend?

• Argue with them

• Comfort and support them

• Ignore them

• Mock them

What does the term "traitor" refer to?

• A loyal friend

• Someone who betrays others

• A talented individual

• A wise person

In a legal context, what is a verdict?

• A final decision or judgment

• A legal document

• A request for information

• A detailed explanation

If a group of people is mobbed, what is happening?

• They are having a quiet discussion

• They are engaged in a physical fight

• They are surrounded by a crowd

• They are playing a game together