Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 1-3

What does the word "bawl" mean?

• To speak softly

• To cry very loudly or energetically

• To laugh uncontrollably

• To whisper

What is the meaning of "disgrace"?

• Honor or praise

• Shame or loss of respect from bad behavior

• A type of dance

• A feeling of happiness

If someone "muttered" something, how did they speak?

• Clearly and loudly

• Quietly or indistinctly

• In a singing tone

• In a high-pitched voice

What does "reckless" mean?

• Careful and cautious

• A lack of thought about danger or other undesirable consequences

• Being respectful

• Having a lot of regrets

Choose the correct meaning of "unfathomable."

• Easily understood

• Not able to be understood

• Shallow

• Transparent

What does "incredulous" mean?

• Gullible

• Unable or unwilling to believe

• Excited

• Skeptical but interested

The word "roguishly" is associated with which of the following behaviors?

• Mischievous; playful

• Honest and straightforward

• Serious and somber

• Lazy and inactive

What does "scatterbrained" describe?

• Organized and focused

• Disorganized in thought; lacking concentration

• Having a good memory

• Being very intelligent

If someone "scowled," how did they express themselves?

• Smiled in a friendly manner

• Frowned in an angry way

• Looked surprised

• Laughed out loud

What does it mean to "wince"?

• To dance with joy

• To make an involuntary movement away from something because of pain or fear

• To nod in agreement

• To blink rapidly