English 9 Giver Vocabulary Quiz 2

While walking through a new neighborhood, Luna noticed that most of the buildings looked nondescript. What does 'nondescript' mean?

• Extremely colorful

• Lacking distinctive features

• Very expensive

• Highly detailed

Lily wanted a new playground in her neighborhood, so she gathered signatures and sent a letter to the city council. What did Lily do?

• argued

• petitioned

• celebrated

• ignored

During a science fair, Anika witnessed an event that was very unusual and remarkable, catching everyone's attention. What does this kind of event refer to?

• A scientific experiment

• A common occurrence

• a phenomenon

• A type of weather pattern

Mia is measuring the length of a table for a school project. She wants her measurement to be as close to the actual length as possible. What is Mia aiming for?

• precision

• an estimate

• an idea

• a guess

Jackson received an award at his company for his outstanding work, which increased his 'prestige' among his colleagues. What does 'prestige' mean?

• A common misunderstanding

• A financial burden

• A type of luxury car

• Honor or esteem

At Benjamin's school, there is a sign that says, "Cell phones are prohibited in the classroom." What does 'prohibited' mean?

• Suggested

• Encouraged

• Ignored

• Forbidden

Priya is in charge of the school library. She makes sure that the number of students entering and leaving is always checked, and that books are borrowed and returned according to the rules. What does it mean that the library is 'regulated'?

• Controlled or managed

• Unpredictable

• Completely ignored

• Wildly fluctuating

Grace was holding onto her old bicycle, but she decided to relinquish it to someone who needed it more. What does 'relinquish' mean in this context?

• To acquire

• To hold tightly

• To demand

• To give up

Scarlett wants to join a club, but there is a rule that only students with a grade above 85 can become members. What is this rule an example of?

• a generous offer

• a restriction

• an open invitation

• a type of celebration

After accidentally breaking his friend's favorite vase, Michael felt rueful as he apologized. What does 'rueful' mean?

• Completely indifferent

• Extremely happy

• Very confident

• Full of regret, remorse, or sorrow