Words to Know: Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "chronic" mean?

• Temporary

• Continuing for a long time

• Sudden

• Short-lived

Which word means "to lure or attract in a pleasing fashion"?

• Scrutinize

• Entice

• Reminisce

• Chronic

What is a "dilemma"?

• A simple choice

• A difficult situation with unfavorable choices

• A happy memory

• A long-lasting condition

What does it mean to "scrutinize" something?

• To ignore it

• To look at it quickly

• To examine it carefully

• To forget it

What does "reminisce" involve?

• Planning for the future

• Forgetting the past

• Recalling the past

• Ignoring memories

Which of the following is an example of a chronic condition?

• A cold that lasts a week

• A headache that goes away in an hour

• A cough that lasts for several months

• A bruise that heals in a few days

If someone is trying to entice you, what are they doing?

• Trying to scare you

• Trying to attract or tempt you

• Trying to confuse you

• Trying to ignore you

Which situation best describes a dilemma?

• Choosing between two favorite desserts

• Deciding whether to study or play video games when both have consequences

• Picking a color for your room

• Selecting a book to read

What might you do if you are reminiscing?

• Plan a future event

• Solve a math problem

• Think about a childhood vacation

• Write a to-do list

If you scrutinize a document, what are you doing?

• Skimming through it

• Ignoring it

• Reading it very carefully

• Throwing it away