Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'cantankerous' mean?

• Easily irritated

• Perfect

• Stubborn

• Hard to get along with

Which word is a synonym for 'prickly'?

• Weak

• Stubborn

• Easily irritated

• Hard to get along with

What does the word 'obstinate' mean?

• persistent
• stubborn
• flexible
• compliant

Which word means 'perfect'?

• Meticulous

• Elegant

• Flawed
• Incomplete

What does it mean to 'taunt' someone?

• To tease, mock, or ridicule someone

• To apologize and make amends to someone
• To ignore and avoid someone
• To compliment and praise someone

Which word means 'weak'?

• buff

• frail

• limited

• uncanny

What does it mean to 'harbor' something?

• To hold on to something

• To hide or conceal something
• To transport something by ship
• To build a structure

Which word means 'depressed'?

• Hysterical

• Congested

• Dejected

• Bewildered

What does the word 'scarce' mean?

• abundant
• plentiful
• readily accessible
• in short supply or limited

Which word means 'inquisitive'?

• curious
• indifferent
• nosy
• apathetic