Lesson 6

Question 1

v. To show approval, especially by clapping hands.

Answer 1

applaud

Question 2

n. The showing of approval or enjoyment by cheering or clapping.

Answer 2

applause

Question 3

adj. Skilled at tricking others

Answer 3

crafty

Question 4

v. To make known

Answer 4

disclose

Question 5

adj. Dull and without color; not cheerful or colorful.

Answer 5

drab

Question 6

adj. Having nothing left out; whole; complete.

Answer 6

entire

Question 7

v. To speak suddenly and with strong feeling.

Answer 7

exclaim

Question 8

n. A sharp cry of strong feelings.

Answer 8

exclamation

Question 9

adj. Finely done or made; very beautiful.

Answer 9

exquisite

Question 10

v. To plan; to have in mind.

Answer 10

intend

Question 11

n. An aim, plan, or purpose

Answer 11

intention

Question 12

v. To speak or cry out in scorn; to mock.

Answer 12

jeer

Question 13

n. Something said that is meant to hurt or insult.

Answer 13

jeers

Question 14

v. To look closely, to stare, especially at something that is hard to see and understand.

Answer 14

peer

Question 15

n. Moving toward a goal.

Answer 15

progress

Question 16

n. An improvement.

Answer 16

progress

Question 17

v. To move forward.

Answer 17

progress

Question 18

v. To advance to a higher stage, to improve.

Answer 18

progress

Question 19

v. To make pure by removing all unwanted matter.

Answer 19

refine

Question 20

adj. Having a pure state.

Answer 20

refined

Question 21

adj. Having good manners and good taste.

Answer 21

refine

Question 22

n. A mean or wicked person.

Answer 22

scoundrel

Question 23

adj. Not comfortable; worried or nervous.

Answer 23

uneasy

Question 24

adj. Having too high an opinion of one’s looks or achievements.

Answer 24

vain

Question 25

adj. Without success

Answer 25

vain

Question 26

adv. Without success or result; useless

Answer 26

In vain

Question 27

Brooke had to disclose the information to her team. Disclose means: a) Hide it b) Read about it c) Watch it on TV d) Tell people about it

Answer 27

d) Tell people about it

Question 28

The vase was exquisite. Exquisite means: a) beautiful b) old c) sparkling d) new and bright

Answer 28

a) beautiful

Question 29

I intend to run in the morning. Intend means: a) Don't want to do it. b) Plan on doing it c) Need to tell someone d) Wish I could do it

Answer 29

b) Plan on doing it

Question 30

We asked in vain for the rain to stop, but it didn't happen. In vain means: a) Without success b) begged and pleaded c) confidently d) asked happily

Answer 30

a) Without success

Question 31

The student made steady progress in Math. Progress means: a) Going backward b) Moving forward/making an improvement. c) Staying the same d) Spinning in circles

Answer 31

b) Moving forward / making an improvement.

Question 32

The water was refined. Refined means: a) dirty b) cold c) purified d) old

Answer 32

c) purified

Question 33

Garrett's friends made jeers at the other team. Jeers mean: a) Were complementing them b) Were cheering for them c) Mocking and insulting them d) Silently watching them.

Answer 33

c) Mocking and insulting them

Question 34

We had to peer around the wall to see if it was safe to move. Peer means: a) View or see with your eyes. b) Yell c) Smack the wall d) Listen quietly

Answer 34

a) View or see with your eyes.

Question 35

The rude person was not very refined. Refined means: a) Rich b) Tired c) Having good manners d) Smart

Answer 35

c) Having good manners

Question 36

The actress was very vain about her looks. Vain means: a) modest b) humble c) quiet d) Having too high an opinion of one's looks or achievements.

Answer 36

d) Having too high an opinion of one's looks or achievements.

Question 37

The walls of the house were drab. Drab means: a) colorful b) cheerful c) dull and not cheerful d) lively

Answer 37

c) dull and uncheerful

Question 38

The crafty child tried to get away with eating the candy. Crafty means: a) Cute b) Sneaky c) Smart d) Quick

Answer 38

b) Sneaky

Question 39

Sydney was uneasy about riding the Mako with Brooke. Uneasy means: a) Excited b) Nervous c) Too tired d) Mad at Brooke

Answer 39

b) Nervous