WEMSSK - Round 2

Which of the following best defines *adversary*?

• A loyal friend in a time of need

• A person or force that opposes or attacks

• A mentor or advisor

• A rule or guideline to follow

She handled the surprise interview with such *aplomb* that everyone was impressed. What does *aplomb* mean?

• Nervous energy and excitement

• Lack of awareness or confusion

• Calm confidence and poise

• Determination despite fear

Jamal felt *apprehensive* before his first performance. What does *apprehensive* mean?

• Confident and bold

• Excited and thrilled

• Nervous and uneasy

• Disappointed and tired

Someone with an *aptitude* for music would likely:

• Struggle to carry a tune

• Learn instruments quickly

• Avoid musical environments

• Prefer silence over sound

An *attentive* student is one who:

• Interrupts frequently

• Listens carefully and pays close attention

• Ignores instructions

• Finishes homework late

Which of the following best shows what it means to *banish* someone?

• Rewarding them for loyalty

• Sending them away permanently

• Welcoming them into a group

• Asking for their opinion

The soldiers set up a *barricade* to:

• Provide shade from the sun

• Decorate the area for a festival

• Block the enemy's advance

• Store extra weapons

In poker, a *bluff* is when a player:

• Honestly shows their cards

• Quits the game

• Pretends to have a better hand

• Waits until the next round

Water from the estuary tasted *brackish*, meaning it was:

• Very fresh and clean

• Too salty to drink comfortably

• Sweet and sugary

• Frozen and thick

To *brandish* a sword means to:

• Carefully hide it from view

• Sharpen it for later use

• Swing or wave it threateningly

• Sell it to an enemy