Vocabulary Mastery Quiz The Crossover

What does the word "verdict" mean?

• A type of vehicle

• A decision made by a jury in court

• A new invention

• A musical instrument

Which word means the opposite of "amateur"?

• Novice

• Professional

• Beginner

• Learner

If someone is walking with a "strut", how are they walking?

• With a limp

• Slowly and carefully

• With confidence, in a proud way

• Quietly

What does "camaraderie" refer to?

• A type of food

• Mutual trust and friendship among people

• A dangerous situation

• A solo journey

Choose the sentence where "frantic" is used correctly.

• She had a frantic look on her face as she searched for her lost keys.

• The garden was very frantic.

• He decided to take a frantic walk in the park.

• The book was too frantic to read.

What does it mean to "pivot" in a conversation?

• To refuse to speak

• To change the subject or direction of the conversation

• To repeat what was just said

• To end the conversation abruptly

Which of the following is a synonym for "taunt"?

• Praise

• Mock

• Whisper

• Console

What does "banish" mean?

• To welcome warmly

• To decorate elaborately

• To send someone away as a punishment

• To promote to a higher position

Choose the sentence where "agitate" is used correctly.

• The calm lake waters began to agitate violently.

• She decided to agitate her room with new furniture.

• He was very agitate about the new movie.

• The recipe called for the chef to agitate the salad.

What does it mean to "confront" someone?

• To avoid them

• To agree with everything they say

• To meet or face them, especially in a challenge

• To send them a gift