Al Capone Does My Shoes Vocabulary 27 - 32

During a heated board meeting, the CEO experiences a fit of rage or frustration, often accompanied by screaming and throwing things.

• peace

• calm

• serenity

• tantrum

Select two words that are synonymous with 'tantrums'.

• Tranquility

• hissy fits

• Peace

• temper tantrums

After a long day at work, John tries to relax. The opposite of his child's tantrum is....

• Anger

• Calm

• Rage

• Fury

What does it mean to balk in a situation?

• To take action immediately

• To hesitate or show unwillingness to proceed

• To accelerate one's pace

• To finalize a decision without delay

Select two words that are synonyms of balk.

• proceed

• halt

• advance

• impede

What are two antonyms for balk?

• stop, halt
• prevent, obstruct
• delay, hinder
• advance, progress

Which of the following would be a definition for deficiency?

• The state of having an excess of something
• The state of being perfectly balanced
• The state of not having enough of something
• The state of being completely satisfied

Hey there! Can you help me out with something? I need you to think of two words that mean the same thing as "deficiency." Can you do that for me?

• shortage

• abundance

• plenty

• lack

Hey there! I've got a quick question for you. Have you ever wondered what the opposite of deficiency is? I'm curious to know your thoughts on this. Choose three!

• abundance
• scarcity
• surplus
• excess

Hey there! Can you help me out with something? I'm trying to find the best definition for the word "keen". Are you up for a quick challenge?

• Careless or indifferent
• Slow or lethargic
• Dull or uninterested
• Eager or enthusiastic