Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 4 Unit 8

What does the word 'impending' mean?

• Already happened

• About to occur

• Never going to happen

• Happening now

What does 'stun' mean?

• To make someone angry

• To make someone cry

• To shock or amaze

• To make someone laugh

What is the meaning of 'bulk'?

• A tiny piece

• The larger part of something

• A single item

• A small part

What does 'ransack' mean?

• To organize carefully

• To clean up neatly

• To build something new

• To search thoroughly, causing damage

What does 'captivate' mean?

• To bore someone

• To fascinate or capture one's attention

• To ignore someone

• To make someone sleepy

What does 'brim' mean?

• To shrink

• To empty out

• To become full or overflowing

• To dry up

What is a 'scoundrel'?

• A friendly neighbor

• A brave hero

• A wicked or disreputable person

• A kind person

What does 'duplicity' mean?

• Being very shy

• Dishonest behavior meant to trick someone

• Being very generous

• Honest behavior

What is a 'predicament'?

• A difficult or dangerous situation

• A fun party

• A relaxing vacation

• A simple task

Ethan is trying to solve a mystery by piecing together clues. What does 'deduce' mean in this context?

• To guess randomly

• To figure out or draw a conclusion

• To forget something

• To ignore details