Vocabulary Quiz

Saavi was discreet as she slipped a note into her crush’s locker. What is the meaning of discreet?

• loud
• careless
• cautious
• shaking

The smell of bacon lingered long after breakfast was over. What is the meaning of lingered?

• remained
• odor
• smothered
• dissapeared

The flickering of lights inside the abandoned house was eerie. What is the meaning of eerie?

• bright
• frightening
• dim
• lonely

I found it humiliating when I slipped and fell in front of everyone. What is the meaning of humiliating?

• embarrasing
• slippery
• clumsy
• awakening

Jessica was not kidding when she said the refrigerator was literally empty. What is the meaning of literally?

• joking
• actually
• bare
• not really

Damario experienced elation at the birth of this baby girl. What is the meaning of elation?

• sadness
• happiness
• extreme joy
• fairness

I acted on my impulse and bought both of the pairs of shoes. What is the meaning of impulse?

• spending
• desire
• fitting
• deliberate

My only solace after an argument with my boyfriend is eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. What is the meaning of solace?

• comfort
• appetite
• desire
• opinion

Jelena was distraught as her puppy struggled to survive after being hit by a car. What is the meaning of distraught?

• crazed
• guilty
• sad
• deeply troubled

Kelly is infatuated with Justin Bieber even though she knows they will never meet. What is the meaning of infatuated?

• engaged
• foolishly in love
• admires
• performing