Vocab list 005

What does "terse" mean?

• Short and not talkative
• A door entrance
• A fast river
• Daydreaming

Answer explanation

Terse means using few words. Example: His terse reply meant 'no.' (Vietnamese: 'Terse' có nghĩa là nói ngắn gọn, ít lời.)

What is a "threshold"?

• The entrance to a room
• A heavy rain
• A happy feeling
• A loud noise

Answer explanation

A threshold is the place you step through to enter a room. Example: She waited at the threshold. (Vietnamese: 'Threshold' là ngưỡng cửa.)

What is a "torrent"?

• A fast, strong stream of water
• A quiet whisper
• A bright light
• A deep sleep

Answer explanation

A torrent is like a rushing river. Example: The rain fell in a torrent. (Vietnamese: 'Torrent' là dòng nước chảy mạnh.)

What does "trance" mean?

• Daydreaming or not paying attention
• Clear glass
• A funny joke
• A tall building

Answer explanation

Trance means staring blankly. Example: He was in a trance. (Vietnamese: 'Trance' là trạng thái mơ màng.)

What does "translucent" mean?

• Letting light through but not clear
• A silly mistake
• A loud song
• A dark shadow

Answer explanation

Translucent means light passes through, but you can't see clearly. Example: The curtain was translucent. (Vietnamese: 'Translucent' nghĩa là mờ, ánh sáng lọt qua.)

What is a "travesty"?

• A silly or unfair copy
• A happy dance
• A big meal
• A fast car

Answer explanation

A travesty is a bad imitation. Example: The messy play was a travesty. (Vietnamese: 'Travesty' là bản sao xấu.)

What does "unbridled" mean?

• Wild and uncontrolled
• Very quiet
• Very small
• Very old

Answer explanation

Unbridled means no control. Example: unbridled joy = extreme happiness. (Vietnamese: 'Unbridled' nghĩa là không kiềm chế.)

What does "in unison" mean?

• All together at the same time
• Very slowly
• In different ways
• In a circle

Answer explanation

In unison means doing something together. Example: They sang in unison. (Vietnamese: 'In unison' là đồng thanh.)

What does "unperceived" mean?

• Not noticed
• Very loud
• Very colorful
• Very happy

Answer explanation

Unperceived means no one saw it. Example: The cat moved unperceived. (Vietnamese: 'Unperceived' là không bị nhận ra.)

What does "unperturbed" mean?

• Calm and not worried
• Very angry
• Very tired
• Very hungry

Answer explanation

Unperturbed means staying calm. Example: She was unperturbed by the noise. (Vietnamese: 'Unperturbed' là bình tĩnh.)