Messenger Vocab Part I

Match the following

• Raucous

• about to happen

• Inconspicuous

• not clearly visible or attracting attention

• Imminent

• making a loud and harsh noise

• Surreal

• bizarre or dreamlike in quality

• Audacity

• boldness or daring, especially with confidence

Match the following

• Exasperation

• a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

• Reverberate

• to echo, resound, or have a lasting effect

• Abhorrent

• poor or lacking resources

• Impoverished

• extremely hateful or disgusting; strongly opposed

Match the following

• Ominous

• giving the impression that something bad will happen

• Meander

• happening by chance; lucky

• Pensive

•  deeply thoughtful, often in a sad or serious way

• Fortuitous

• to wander aimlessly

Even though he had no experience, Jake had the audacity to challenge the coach’s strategy in front of the entire team.

audacity most likely means...

• timidity or shyness
• boldness or daring
• indifference or apathy
• caution or restraint

The spy tried to remain inconspicuous, blending into the crowd so that no one would notice him.

inconspicuous most likely means...

• not easily noticed

• attracting attention
• easily looked at

• highly visible

 Dark clouds gathered overhead, signaling that a storm was imminent and would arrive at any moment.

imminent most likely means...

• happening far in the future
• about to happen soon
• likely to happen next week
• already occurred

The cafeteria erupted into raucous laughter as the class clown performed his latest prank.

raucous most likely means...

• quiet and peaceful
• loud and disorderly
• soft and gentle
• calm and serene

Walking through the abandoned amusement park at night felt surreal, like something out of a strange dream.

surreal most likely means...

• ordinary or mundane
• predictable or expected
• common or usual
• dreamlike or bizarre

The volunteers traveled to an impoverished village, bringing food and medical supplies to families in need.

impoverished most likely means...

• wealthy or affluent
• self-sufficient or independent
• prosperous or thriving
• poor or lacking resources

The way the villain treated his prisoners was abhorrent, making even his allies turn against him.

abhorrent most likely means...

• commendable
• detestable
• tolerable
• acceptable