5/9 Vocab Quiz

What does the word "stupendous" mean?

• Very boring or dull

• Really amazing or super great

• Slightly interesting

• Somewhat confusing

Which word describes a sudden idea or something you want to do just because it sounds fun?

• Convey

• Whim

• Disdain

• Grueling

If two people are "compatible," what does that mean?

• They dislike each other

• They are able to get along or work well together

• They are always in conflict

• They ignore each other

Which word means "to show or tell something to someone"?

• Convey

• Entail

• Ingenious

• Disdain

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "disdain"?

• A strong feeling that something or someone isn’t good enough

• A sudden burst of happiness

• A clever solution to a problem

• A tiring experience

If a project is described as "grueling," what can you infer about it?

• It is very easy and relaxing

• It is very hard and tiring

• It is fun and exciting

• It is short and simple

Which situation best illustrates the meaning of "ingenious"?

• Someone ignores a problem

• Someone comes up with a very smart and clever solution to a difficult puzzle

• Someone complains about being tired

• Someone feels disdain for a classmate

If a task "entails" several steps, what does this mean?

• The task can be skipped

• The task includes or needs several steps as part of it

• The task is optional

• The task is unrelated to the steps

A student says, "I completed the grueling assignment on a whim." What does this sentence suggest about the student's motivation and the nature of the assignment?

• The student planned carefully and the assignment was easy

• The student decided suddenly to do a very hard and tiring assignment

• The student disliked the assignment and did not finish it

• The student was forced to do the assignment

Imagine you are working on a group project. You and your partner have very different working styles, but you both manage to complete the project successfully. Which vocabulary word best describes your relationship, and why?

• Disdain, because you didn't like each other

• Compatible, because you were able to work well together despite differences

• Grueling, because the project was hard

• Ingenious, because you finished quickly