Vocab List 2

What is the best definition of a hoax?

• A funny joke that makes people laugh

• A trick meant to deceive someone

• A magical spell that confuses people

• A new invention that surprises people

Which of the following situations would most likely mystify someone?

• Solving an addition problem in five seconds

• Seeing a cat flying across the room

• Watching a dog sleep peacefully

• Hearing a teacher explain a simple rule

Which of these actions could be considered sinister?

• Helping a friend with their homework

• Secretly plotting to ruin someone’s reputation

• Sharing your lunch with someone who forgot theirs

• Planting flowers in a community garden

If someone is feeling melancholy, how are they most likely feeling?

• Excited and full of energy

• Sad and gloomy

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and unsure

Why would a company want a famous person to endorse their product?

• To discourage people from buying it

• To get more people to purchase it

• To make it harder to find in stores

• To keep it a secret from the public

What makes a task tedious?

• It is extremely exciting and unpredictable

• It is difficult and requires a lot of skill

• It is boring, repetitive, and takes a long time

• It is fun and can be completed very quickly

Which of the following would most likely be called an abomination?

• A delicious cake baked for a birthday

• A book that teaches an important lesson

• A cruel act that shocks and disgusts people

• A new invention that helps the environment

Which sentence best shows the meaning of resolve?

• She resolved to master the piano by practicing every day

• He resolved the puzzle by giving up on it

• They resolved the argument by screaming louder at each other

• We resolved to go to the beach, but we changed our minds