Context Clue Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'frugal' in the sentence: 'She was very frugal with her money'?

• careful and economical with money

• careless and extravagant with money

• reckless and wasteful with money

• generous and charitable with money

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the class', what does 'stern' mean?

• happy or cheerful

• soft or gentle

• confused or uncertain

• serious or strict

What is the synonym for the word 'perplexed' in the sentence: 'The complex math problem left the students perplexed'?

• Confused

• Enlightened

• Understanding

• Clear

In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house', what does 'aroma' mean?

• Unpleasant taste

• Pleasant smell or fragrance

• Loud noise

• Bright light

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence: 'The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm'?

• indicating a peaceful atmosphere

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• bright and cheerful

• giving the impression that something good is going to happen

In the sentence 'The athlete's agility helped him win the race', what does 'agility' mean?

• ability to swim underwater

• ability to move quickly and easily

• ability to solve complex math problems

• ability to play a musical instrument

What is the synonym for the word 'exhilarating' in the sentence: 'The roller coaster ride was exhilarating'?

• Frightening

• Thrilling

• Boring

• Relaxing

In the sentence 'The detective's keen observation skills helped solve the case', what does 'keen' mean?

• bitter or resentful

• soft or gentle

• dull or unobservant

• sharp or perceptive

What is the meaning of the word 'furtive' in the sentence: 'The furtive glance suggested that he was hiding something'?

• Eager to share information

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Confident and assertive

• Open and honest

In the sentence 'The politician's eloquent speech captivated the audience', what does 'eloquent' mean?

• persuasive and well-spoken

• boring and uninteresting

• loud and obnoxious

• confusing and unclear