A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain

What does "ambidextrous" mean?

Able to use both hands equally well

If a dog starts to "whimper," it is...

Making soft, weak crying noises

To "demoralize" someone means to...

Lower their confidence or spirit

If something is "scintillating," it is...

Brilliant, exciting, or sparkling

If someone is "repressed," they are...

Holding back emotions or desires

A loaded word that should be avoided, A strong campaign for a cause

"Perseverance" means...

Continuing to work despite difficulties

To "endure" means to...

Keep going despite difficulties

Something "translucent" is...

Allowing some light through but not fully clear

A "dormant" volcano is...

Inactive but capable of erupting

A "persistent" person is someone who...

Keeps trying despite challenges

What is a "rhetorical" question?

A question asked for the purpose of persuasion

To "rummage" through something means to...

Search through it in a messy way

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian VOCABULARY

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Someone who is "articulate" is good at...
Fixing machines
Speaking clearly
Keeping secrets
Running fast
2
To "mock" someone means to...
Praise them sincerely
Support them in tough times
Imitate them in a mean way
Teach them a new skill
3
What is a "seizure"?
A muscle cramp
A method of meditation
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
A type of headache
4
What does "ambidextrous" mean?
Able to use both hands equally well
Preferring to use the left hand
Struggling with hand coordination
Only able to use the right hand
5
To "taunt" someone means to...
Offer them advice
Help them feel better
Give them a compliment
Mock or tease them cruelly
6
If someone shows "contempt," they feel...
Deep admiration
Nervous excitement
A sense of joy
Disrespect and scorn
7
If someone is "displaced," they...
Are exactly where they belong
Have gained a promotion
Feel completely relaxed
Have been forced to move
8
If a dog starts to "whimper," it is...
Growling aggressively
Making soft, weak crying noises
Jumping with excitement
Barking loudly
9
If you "slump," you...
Stand perfectly straight
Jump up with energy
Dance gracefully
Sit or fall heavily
10
Which of the following best describes "woe"?
Excitement and joy
A sudden realization
A minor inconvenience
Deep sorrow or distress
11
What is an "endeavor"?
A secret plan
A type of transportation
A serious effort or attempt
A huge mistake
12
If something "plummets," it...
Rises steadily over time
Disappears completely
Falls quickly and suddenly
Moves in a slow and controlled way
13
A "vantage" point gives you...
A disadvantage in competition
A place to hide
A good position or view
A comfortable seat
14
"Redundancy" refers to...
An urgent situation
A brilliant idea
Unnecessary repetition
A new invention
15
To "demoralize" someone means to...
Give them a reward
Encourage and inspire them
Help them relax
Lower their confidence or spirit
16
What is a "tautology"?
A medical condition
A redundant statement
A new idea
A complicated puzzle
17
What does "cerebral" mean?
Related to the brain
Related to the stomach
Related to emotions
Related to the heart
18
To "mull" something over means to...
Shout about it angrily
Forget it completely
React without thinking
Think about it carefully
19
If something is "scintillating," it is...
Brilliant, exciting, or sparkling
Extremely confusing
Dull and boring
Slow and uninteresting
20
If someone is "repressed," they are...
Becoming more creative
Holding back emotions or desires
Growing stronger
Expressing their feelings openly
21
If you "pummel" someone, you...
Ignore them completely
Hug them tightly
Help them stand up
Hit them repeatedly
22
If someone is "susceptible" to illness, they are...
Unable to be affected
Completely immune
More likely to get sick
Already infected
23
A "crusade" is...
A relaxing vacation
A loaded word that should be avoided
A small disagreement
A strong campaign for a cause
24
A "decrepit" house is...
Brand new and modern
Old and falling apart
Recently cleaned and repaired
Haunted by ghosts
25
"Perseverance" means...
Making excuses to avoid work
Ignoring responsibilities
Giving up quickly
Continuing to work despite difficulties
26
To "pelt" something means to...
Throw things at it quickly
Decorate it carefully
Paint it in bright colors
Ignore it completely
27
If you "wail," you...
Sing beautifully
Whisper a secret
Cry loudly and intensely
Laugh uncontrollably
28
To "endure" means to...
Keep going despite difficulties
Give up immediately
Avoid taking risks
Forget everything
29
If someone is "earnest," they are...
Sarcastic and joking
Completely dishonest
Very forgetful
Serious and sincere
30
A "smirk" is a...
Look of sadness
Sneaky or smug smile
Loud burst of laughter
Completely blank expression
31
If someone is "illiterate," they...
Cannot read or write
Read books often
Are excellent at writing
Struggle with math
32
Something "translucent" is...
Impossible to see through
Completely solid with no light passing through
Allowing some light through but not fully clear
Completely transparent like glass
33
What does "penultimate" mean?
Next to last
The absolute best
The very first
Completely finished
34
An "impediment" is something that...
Solves problems
Blocks progress
Speeds things up
Encourages success
35
To "secede" means to...
Withdraw from a group
Become a leader
Join a club
Sign a contract
36
A "distraught" person is...
Completely confused
Extremely upset
Feeling hopeful
Totally indifferent
37
A "dormant" volcano is...
Inactive but capable of erupting
Completely extinct
Erupting continuously
About to erupt at any moment
38
To "gorge" on food means to...
Avoid eating altogether
Cook a fancy meal
Share food with friends
Eat greedily and excessively
39
If you "drift," you...
Stay completely still
Jump up suddenly
Move slowly and aimlessly
Walk in a straight line
40
If you "cling" to something, you...
Ignore its presence
Throw it far away
Hold onto it tightly
Let go of it easily
41
If you are "petrified," you are...
Completely lost
Extremely scared
Laughing uncontrollably
Full of energy
42
A "persistent" person is someone who...
Avoids confrontation
Rarely follows through on plans
Keeps trying despite challenges
Quits at the first obstacle
43
What is a "rhetorical" question?
A question asked for the purpose of persuasion
A question that is impossible to answer
A question that has no answer
A question with only one correct answer
44
An "eccentric" person is...
Completely ordinary
Extremely shy
Unusual or quirky
Always confused
45
What does it mean to "dilate"?
To lose control
To shrink in size
To make wider or larger
To jump with excitement
46
If someone is "vulnerable," they are...
Very strong and unbreakable
Completely safe and protected
Unwilling to take risks
Easily harmed or affected
47
To "rummage" through something means to...
Search through it in a messy way
Carefully inspect without touching
Ignore it completely
Organize it neatly
48
"Vice versa" means...
A difficult choice
Completely opposite
The other way around
Something brand new
49
What does "impending" mean?
Already completed
About to happen
Likely to never occur
A thing of the past
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Something "monotonous" is...
Difficult to understand
Exciting and unpredictable
Boring and repetitive
Loud and chaotic

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