Chapter 11- Vocab test
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What is the meaning of the word 'chortled'?

  • To speak in a loud and clear tone
  • To laugh in a joyful and breathy way (correct)
  • To cry in a sad and sorrowful way
  • To laugh in a sarcastic way

    • What is the meaning of the word 'disquieting'?

  • Causing happiness or joy
  • Causing loud noise or commotion
  • Causing excitement or thrill
  • Causing unease or worry (correct)

    • What does the word 'prodded' mean?

  • To support or accompany someone
  • To ignore or neglect someone
  • To encourage or push someone to do something (correct)
  • To discourage or demotivate someone

    • What is the meaning of the word 'indulgently'?

    <p>Yielding to someone's wishes or whims without restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'infringed'?

    <p>Actively violated a law or overstepped a boundary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'gravitate'?

    <p>To be drawn or move toward something instinctively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the vocabulary word 'buoyancy'?

    <p>The ability to float in water or to maintain optimism in difficult situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example sentence, what does 'gravitate' mean?

    <p>To have a natural tendency towards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the vocabulary word 'meticulously'?

    <p>Doing something with great attention to detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the vocabulary word 'aptitude'?

    <p>A natural ability to do something well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the vocabulary word 'wielded'?

    <p>To handle something effectively, especially tools, weapons, or knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example sentence, what does 'meticulously' describe?

    <p>The way she organized her notes to prepare for the finals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Words

    • "Gravitate" means to be drawn or move towards something instinctively, often used to express a natural tendency or preference.
    • "Buoyancy" refers to the ability to float in water or to maintain optimism in difficult situations, and can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
    • "Meticulously" means doing something with great attention to detail, ideal for emphasizing thoroughness and precision.
    • "Aptitude" is a natural ability to do something well, often used in contexts of personal skills and talents.
    • "Wielded" means to handle something effectively, especially tools, weapons, or knowledge, and is powerful for discussing the effective use of intangible assets.

    Additional Vocabulary Words

    • "Chortled" is a joyful and breathy way of laughing, often used to describe a light, happy laugh showing genuine amusement.
    • "Disquieting" means causing unease or worry, perfect for setting a tone of tension or anxiety in a narrative.
    • "Prodded" means to encourage or push someone to do something, often used when talking about gentle urging or motivation.
    • "Indulgently" means yielding to someone's wishes or whims without restriction, often used to describe actions that are generously accommodating.
    • "Infringed" means actively violating, as in breaking a law or overstepping a boundary, typically used in discussions about rights or regulations.

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