ESL LA 7/8 - Vocabulary Test

Front

Tiana felt sad after the match. Another word for 'sad' is:

Back

Melancholy

Front

Mia gave a rueful smile before leaving for college. What does 'rueful' mean?

Back

regret

Front

Holly was ________ towards her step-brother. She did not like him at all!

Back

resentful

Front

Sissy frowned when her sister wore a clown costume for her birthday. What does 'frowned' mean?

Back

disapproved

Front

My mum's _______ are always correct, she knows when something is going to go wrong.

Back

instinct

Front

Antagonist laughed hysterically when he caught the hero. What does 'hysterical' mean?

Back

very funny

Front

'Oh, that poor timid girl!' said the teacher. What does 'timid' mean?

Back

not confident

Front

The mother was _________ her crying baby.

Back

consoling

Front

They watched in dismay as the hero lost the fight. What does 'dismay' mean?

Back

concern

Front

The maid thrust her head at the door as she hurried out of the room. What does 'thrust' mean?

Back

push suddenly