Question

applying meanings
circle the letter or letters next to each correct answer. there may be more
than one correct answer.

1. which of the following can express haughtiness?

(a) a look (c) a retort
(b) an insult (d) an epidemic

1. which of the following could be considered a privilege?

(a) receiving a reprimand (c) staying up late
(b) doing homework (d) paying taxes

1. which of the following can be plucked?

(a) feathers (c) trees
(b) flowers (d) guitar strings

1. which of the following might be a part of revelry?

(a) dancing (c) solitude
(b) music (d) laughter

1. which of the following actions by children would gratify their parents?

(a) making derogatory remarks (c) cleaning up their rooms
(b) making astute comments (d) disrupting supper

1. which of the following might cause consternation?

(a) losing the car keys (c) failing a test
(b) losing a wallet (d) getting stuck in traffic

1. which of the following might a person ponder?

(a) a choice of college (c) the origin of the universe
(b) a choice of leader (d) braking to avoid an accident

1. which of the following might be done on a whim?

(a) electing a president (c) buying a new coat
(b) administering a test (d) building a space station
beseech
consternation
delectable
garland
gratify
haughty
impetuous
lavish
pluck
ponder
privilege
prostrate
rapture
revelry
whim

Explanation:

1. "Haughtiness" refers to arrogance. A "look" can convey arrogance (e.g., a haughty look).
2. "Privilege" is a special right or advantage. Staying up late can be seen as a privilege (e.g., for a child).
3. "Pluck" means to pull out. Feathers can be plucked (e.g., from a bird).
4. "Revelry" is lively and noisy enjoyment. Dancing and music are common in revelry.
5. "Gratify" means to please. Cleaning up rooms would please parents.
6. "Consternation" is anxiety or dismay. Losing car keys, a wallet, failing a test, or getting stuck in traffic can cause consternation.
7. "Ponder" means to think deeply. A choice of college, a choice of leader, and the origin of the universe are things one might ponder.
8. "Whim" is a sudden desire. Buying a new coat could be done on a whim.

Answer:

1. (a)
2. (c)
3. (a)
4. (a), (b)
5. (c)
6. (a), (b), (c), (d)
7. (a), (b), (c)
8. (c)