Advanced vocabulary quiz

Zeal means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective, which fits the context of being passionate about a subject.

Weary means exhausted, tired, or fatigued. After two hours of hiking, the girls would naturally be physically exhausted and tired, making 'weary' the perfect fit.

Wafting describes a gentle movement of a scent or sound through the air.

Unkempt describes a person's hair or appearance as messy or untidy, which fits the context of a rough soccer game.

Turbulent describes water that is moving violently or unsteadily, which is appropriate for water plunging down a cliff.

Thrive means to grow or develop well, which is a common promise for a candidate running for office.

To snub someone is to ignore them or treat them with disdain, which matches the description of not looking back when called.

Raucous means making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise, fitting for laughter that keeps people up all night.

To ponder means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.

To perceive is to become aware or conscious of something, or to interpret how others see you.

Obscure means not discovered or known about; uncertain. Keeping details obscure explains why the outcome was unknown.

Neglect means to fail to care for properly. It fits the context of failing to fulfill responsibilities.

Modified means to make partial or minor changes to something. Changing an ingredient in a recipe is a modification.

Melancholy describes a feeling of pensive sadness. This is the appropriate emotional response to thinking about world troubles.

A lack of something means there is not enough of it. Suffering from a lack of sleep is a common phrase.

Jagged means having a rough, uneven edge or surface. When paper is ripped rather than cut, it creates a rough, torn edge that looks jagged. Raucous means loud and harsh, flimsy means weak and insubstantial, and fragile means easily broken. Note that option D is incorrectly formatted as a definition rather than a single word.

Imply means to suggest something without stating it directly. The speaker is clarifying that they did not intend to suggest the dress looked bad.

Humility is the quality of having a modest view of one's importance. Praising others despite one's own success is a sign of humility.

Grim means depressing or worrying. A lack of food and water makes a situation look bleak or grim.

Forage means to search widely for food or provisions. Mice often forage for seeds and nuts.

Eager means wanting to do or have something very much. After being stuck inside for days, students would be eager to go outside.

Distract means to prevent someone from giving full attention to something. Interrupting a scientist at work is a distraction.

Contemplate means to think about something deeply. One needs time to contemplate before answering a difficult question.

Benefit refers to an advantage or profit gained from something. Working hard leads to positive results or benefits.

Apparent means clearly visible or understood. If grades are low, it is clear or apparent that more study is needed.