Ground Zero Vocabulary Quiz 203 - 256

What is a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet and typically worn by Muslim women?

• uniform

• Evening dress

• burqa

• wedding dress

What does the word claustrophobic mean in the following sentence?

There were no stair exits on floors 8, 7, and 6, which made Brandom feel even more claustrophobic.

• fearless and not confined

• having an extreme or irrational fear of confined places

• free and open

• adventurous

What is the definition of "palpable?"

• something that is very murky in nature

• so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt

• something that is very mysterious

• something that is considered indefinite

What does the word balked mean in the following sentence?

Brandon almost balked, almost backed out, but he knew there was no way out across that plaza.

• it means to agree with something

• you are encouraged to do something

• unwilling or hesitate to accept an idea or undertaking

• to wholeheartedly accept what is going on around you

A long cloud of smoke or vapor resembling a feather is a ________?

• balked

• palpable

• plume

• burqa

What does the work indistinct mean in the following sentence?

Bandon had a hazy, indistinct memory of this morning.

• he had a very distinct memory of what was going on

• it was very clear of what was going on

• not clear of what was going on

• very evident what was going on

What is the definition of groused?

• to fully accept what is going on

• to approve of what is going on

• to complain pettily or to grumble

• to support the decision

If you "homed" in on something you would be??

• ignoring what is happening

• you could care less about what is going on

• focusing your full attention on something

• you would be burying your head in the sand

What is a light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield, etc...

• UFO

• plume

• beacon

• blackout

If you try to rekindle a friendship, you would be......

• become angry with your friendship

• you would be trying to destroy a friendship

• revive a friendship