Vocabulary Drill

Which word completes this sentence?

Temple Grandin was a nerdy kid. When she was in high school, her classmates _________ her.

• mocked

• jammed

• elected

• compliment

• cautiously

Answer explanation

Mocked means to make fun of in a mean way.

Which word completes the sentence below?

The water overflowed in the lavatory. I think it is ________ due to dirt.

• mocked

• jammed

• elected

• compliment

• cautiously

Answer explanation

Jammed means to block.

Which word completes the sentence below?

The Americans _______ their president three years ago.

• mocked

• jammed

• elected

• compliment

• cautiously

Answer explanation

Elected is the past tense for elect, which means to choose by means of voting.

Which word completes the sentence below?

In 2013, Malala Yousafzai talked about girls' education at the United Nations. The world leaders gave her a _________ for her speech.

• mocked

• jammed

• elected

• compliment

• cautiously

Answer explanation

Compliment means an expression of praise, admiration, or congratulations.

Which word completes the sentence below?

During the winter, people walk on the slippery path _________.

• mocked

• jammed

• elected

• compliment

• cautiously

Answer explanation

Cautiously is the adverb of cautious, which means being careful.