Week 22 Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of the word "porous"?

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell

• Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

• Extremely foolish or ridiculous

• A person with exceptional talent or ability

Which sentence correctly uses the word "preposterous"?

• The preposterous cheese had a very strong smell.

• It was preposterous to think that the earth is flat.

• The preposterous child solved complex math problems.

• The preposterous book was full of deep insights.

Analyze the meaning of "prodigy" in the following sentence: "The young chess prodigy defeated the world champion."

• A person with a strong, unpleasant smell

• A person with exceptional talent or ability

• A person who is extremely foolish

• A person who is deeply thoughtful

What is the definition of the word "profound"?

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell

• Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

• Extremely foolish or ridiculous

• Having deep meaning or insight

Which sentence correctly uses the word "pungent"?

• The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen.

• The pungent student solved the equation quickly.

• The pungent theory was difficult to understand.

• The pungent sponge absorbed all the water.

What is the definition of the word "preposterous"?

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell

• Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

• Extremely foolish or ridiculous

• A person with exceptional talent or ability

Which sentence correctly uses the word "profound"?

• The profound cheese had a very strong smell.

• The profound child solved complex math problems.

• The profound book was full of deep insights.

• The profound sponge absorbed all the water.

Analyze the meaning of "porous" in the following sentence: "The porous material allowed water to seep through easily."

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell

• Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

• Extremely foolish or ridiculous

• Having deep meaning or insight

What is the definition of the word "pungent"?

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell

• Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

• Extremely foolish or ridiculous

• A person with exceptional talent or ability

Which sentence correctly uses the word "prodigy"?

• The prodigy aroma of garlic filled the kitchen.

• The prodigy student solved the equation quickly.

• The prodigy theory was difficult to understand.

• The prodigy sponge absorbed all the water.