March Madness Round #3

What does the word "delirious" mean in the context of the story?

• Feeling unusually happy

• Experiencing hallucinations and confusion

• Being extremely tired

• Having a severe headache

The word "antipathy" means:

• A feeling of intense dislike

• A state of uncertainty

• A feeling of sympathy

• A state of calmness

Which definition best matches the word "assiduous"?

• Careless and lazy

• Quick to anger

• Marked by care and persistent effort

• Easy to understand

In the context of the story, what does "spruced up" mean?

• Cleaned the house

• Got dressed and groomed with particular care

• Planted trees

• Fixed something broken

The word "xenophobia" refers to:

• Fear of heights

• Fear of closed spaces

• Fear of darkness

• Fear of foreigners or strangers

What does "belligerent" mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Characteristic of an enemy or eager to fight

• Uncertain about decisions

• Friendly and welcoming

How is the word "leery" used in the story?

• Feeling excited

• Being confident

• Openly distrustful and unwilling

• Being enthusiastic

The term "hubris" refers to:

• Extreme humility

• Great wisdom

• Overbearing pride

• Deep sadness

What does "acquitted" mean in the story context?

• Found guilty

• Declared not guilty

• Sent to prison

• Put on probation

The word "vernacular" refers to:

• Formal language

• Written language

• The everyday speech of people

• Ancient language