Vocabulary Quiz 4-6

What does the word "Glint" mean?

• To be shiny, as if wet

• To give off unsteady sounds

• To show scarcely suppressed anger

• To express extreme scorn

What is the meaning of "Smoldering"?

• Wearing or provided with clothing

• Showing a sense of shame

• Showing scarcely suppressed anger

• Stunned or confused and slow to react

Which word describes an action that is done "without stopping"?

• Ruefully

• Unceasingly

• Bewilder

• Quaver

During a music lesson, Zoe noticed that her violin strings would sometimes quaver when she played a particular note. What does "quaver" mean in this context?

• To be shiny, as if wet

• To give off unsteady sounds

• To express extreme scorn

• To show a sense of shame

How would you describe someone who is "Lanky"?

• Tall and thin with long slender limbs

• In fear or dread of possible evil or harm

• Wearing or provided with clothing

• A person with light blond hair

During a stormy night, Ava feels Apprehensive about the safety of her home. What does "Apprehensive" mean in this context?

• In a manner expressing pain or sorrow

• In fear or dread of possible evil or harm

• Showing a sense of shame

• Stunned or confused and slow to react

What does "Clad" refer to?

• Wearing or provided with clothing

• A loud and disturbing noise

• A person with light blond hair

• Showing scarcely suppressed anger

What is the definition of "Towhead"?

• A person with light blond hair

• Showing a sense of shame

• Stunned or confused and slow to react

• In fear or dread of possible evil or harm

During a school debate, Avery's posture and tone towards the opposing team could best be described as "Defiance". What does "Defiance" mean in this context?

• To give off unsteady sounds

• To be shiny, as if wet

• Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

• In a manner expressing pain or sorrow

What does "Contemptuous" mean?

• Showing a sense of shame

• Expressing extreme scorn

• To be shiny, as if wet

• To give off unsteady sounds