Vocabulary
Definitions
Vocabulary
Context
Vocabulary
Synonyms
100

A general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development.

Autism

100
She was really anxious about playing in the state championship game.


In this context, anxious, means....

experiencing higher than normal levels of worry, unease, or nervousness

100

The kids instantly gravitated toward the table of sweets.


a. ran

b. were pulled

c. wondered

d. grabbed

were pulled

200

A broad range of related ideas, the individual features of which tend to overlap

Spectrum

200

Teachers do not endorse cheating on tests.

In this context, endorse, means....

declare public support or approval
200
The smell of roses evoked the memory of his wife.


a. called to mind

b. made

c. pushed away

d. lingered 

called to mind

300

Study behavior in laboratory environments

Behaviorists

300
Eight track tape players are obsolete. I couldn't find any store selling one. 


Obsolete, in this context, means...

no longer in use

300
He could tell you whether your address was a prime number or not. He is a savant.


a. weirdo

b. genius 

c. bully

d. teacher

Savant

400

Study behavior in the natural environment

Ethologists

400

The dog cowered as the vet approached him with a needle.

Cowered, in this context, means....

crouch in fear

400

When she saw how fast he could run, she had an epiphany about what sport he should play.

a. purpose

b. proof

c. confusion

d. realization

realization

500

to assign human feelings and characteristics to animals

Anthropomorphize

500

The little girl was riveted by the way the dancer twirled around and around without stopping. 

In this context, riveted means....

fixed or fascinated attention

500

Before he signs the contract, he needs understand some of the ambiguous language. 

a. poor

b. difficult

c. unclear

d. motivational 

unclear

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