Vocabulary Quiz

The tourists were inundated with questions from eager vendors at the market.

• politely greeted

• completely surrounded

• slightly confused

• patiently waiting

The athlete remained stolid even when she came in second place.

• easily angered

• completely indifferent

• openly disappointed

• secretly pleased

The speaker used colorful vernacular to connect with his audience.

• formal language

• everyday speech

• technical jargon

• obscure terminology

The child's boisterous laughter echoed through the playground.

• shy and quiet

• loud and energetic

• polite and respectful

• thoughtful and introverted

You have to have temerity to try to challenge the professor's expertise.

• bravery

• foolishness

• curiosity

• respect

They spoke in a pugnacious tone, ready to argue at any moment.

• cooperative

• aggressive

• informative

• humorous

She refused to commiserate with him because she believed he was to blame.

• celebrate

• sympathize

• argue

The vandalism desecrated the sacred place of worship.

• protected

• violated

• improved

• decorated

Her incredulous expression showed she didn't believe what she was hearing.

• joyful

• doubtful

• sleepy

• angry

The hidden message was written in a secret vernacular.

• code

• language

• symbol

• drawing