Unit 1 Vocabulary Words Review Quiz

What does the term "scrawny" typically describe?

• A person who is physically fit and muscular

• A person who is thin and underweight

• A person who is tall and well-built

• A person who is average in size and weight

What is the most likely meaning of the term "jitters"?

• A state of calm and relaxation

• A feeling of nervousness or unease

• A type of energetic dance

• A method of meditation

In the expression "not a single iota," what does the word "iota" represent?

• A small, negligible amount

• A large and significant quantity

• A unit of time measurement

• A measure of distance

How would you best describe a meal that is often referred to as "stodgy"?

• Light and refreshing

• Rich, heavy, and filling

• Spicy and flavorful

• Plain and boring

What does the term "primed" commonly mean?

• Ready and prepared

• Tired and sleepy

• Clumsy and uncoordinated

• Excessive and extravagant

Which word describes a person who looks embarrassed or shy?

• sheepish

• raucous

• succumb

• retch

What term is used to indicate difficulty in saying words long words or sentences?

• iota

• auditioned

• mouthful

• down pat

What adjective is best suited to describe someone who is cheerful and full of high spirits?

• jovial

• stodgy

• muffled

• flawless

How would you describe someone who wears eyeglasses?

• flawless

• pocket change

• bespectacled

• butterflies in the stomach

The __________ laughter and lively chatter filled the room as friends celebrated together.

• succumb

• iota

• jitters

• raucous