Weekly Quiz

Vocabulary 1

1

a very large or fiercely burning fire

blaze

2

a small simple house, typically one near a lake, beach, or farm

cottage

3

a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it can be carried or hung.

lantern

4

to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own

bragged

5

a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior

communication

Vocabulary 2

1

an obstacle or difficulty

hurdles

2

(especially of a fire) completely destroy

consume

3

something that causes laughter or provides entertainment

amusement

4

is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence

refugee

5

a mental health condition that involves frequent angry outbursts and aggressive behaviors that interfere with daily life

hostile disorder

Synonyms 1

1

A word synonymous with hurdles

problem, difficulty

2

A word synonymous with communication

conversation

3

A word synonymous with bragged

boast

4

A word synonymous with amusement

enjoyment

5

A word synonymous with refugee

evacuee, displaced person

Synonyms 2

1

A word synonymous with entertaining

amusing, pleasing

2

A word synonymous with lantern

lamps, gaslight

3

A word synonymous with cottage

abode, cabin

4

A word synonymous with consume

eat up, devour

5

A word synonymous with blaze

flame, fire

Make a sentence

1

Make a sentence using the word "lantern"

Lanterns could light homes before the light bulb was invented. 

Lanterns are used for camping nowadays. 

2

Make a sentence using the word "bragged"

My brother bragged about his new phone. 

I bragged the perfect exam score to my grandparents last night.

3

Make a sentence using the word "blaze"

The bonfire blazed away for hours. 

The dry wood blazed up at the touch of a match.

4

Make a sentence using the word "entertaining"

His stories are so entertaining that all people in the crowd are laughing. 

We spent an entertaining evening at the theater. 

5

Make a sentence using the word "refugees"

Various organizations around the world protect the refugees and empower them with hope and opportunity.

To some extent, migrants and refugees have been hit harder by the pandemic.