Advanced words quiz

When someone gets irritated without a good reason.

To decide not to have or do something, although you want to have it or do it.

• paramount

• gainsay

• forgo

• quanit

Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

• whine

• yell

• ramble

• mutter

Think about (something) carefully, especially before deciding or reaching a conclusion.

Very small and of little or no value.

• paltry

• baffling

• whine

• forgo

Totally or completely (more common in British English)

Something that is impossible for someone to understand or explain.

• peer

• clasp

• trifling

• baffling

Attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned.

To make something happen sooner or more quickly.

• eloquent

• hasten

• stumble

• mundane

Using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well, so that they have a strong effect on others.