Vocabulary

Mrs. Stevenson is identified as a querulous and self-centered neurotic.

• crazy

• selfish

• complaining

• idiot

She became imperious when she could not connect to the number she dialled.

• overbearing and demanding

• panic and arrogant

• mindless and crazy

• silent and calm

When she dialled again, she only got a bland buzzing signal and heard the conversation on the cross line.

• dull

• stren

• harsh

• strong

The telephone operator’s failed attempts to connect to her husband’s office number unnerved her.

• keep silent

• destroyed calmness

• felt angry

• get mad

She gave a highhanded reply when she sensed Sgt. Duffy did not take action on her complaint.

• smart and brave

• humble and modest

• proud and arrogant

• short and aggressive