Bob Chapters 1 & 2 Vocab

a dead person in stories, movies, etc. who is able to move because of magic

• zombie

• skeptical

• nonplussed

• stance

Answer explanation

"And standing on top of the dictionary is a small zombie wearing a chicken suit."

having doubt about something

• zombie

• skeptical

• nonplussed

• stance

Answer explanation

"I focus on looking skeptical and nonplussed."

so surprised or confused that one cannot think what to say, think, or do

• zombie

• skeptical

• nonplussed

• stance

Answer explanation

"I focus on looking skeptical and nonplussed."

the position of the body when standing

• zombie

• skeptical

• nonplussed

• stance

Answer explanation

"She takes in my firm stance and my disapproving expression and my toes, tapping on the carpet."

What does "zombie" mean?

• a dead person in stories, movies, etc. who is able to move because of magic

• having doubt about something

• so surprised or confused that one cannot think what to say, think, or do

• the position of the body when standing

Answer explanation

I enjoy watching movies with zombies in them.

What does "skeptical" mean?

• a dead person in stories, movies, etc. who is able to move because of magic

• having doubt about something

• so surprised or confused that one cannot think what to say, think, or do

• the position of the body when standing

Answer explanation

He says he can make the half court shot in one try, but I am skeptical.

What does "nonplussed" mean?

• a dead person in stories, movies, etc. who is able to move because of magic

• having doubt about something

• so surprised or confused that one cannot think what to say, think, or do

• the position of the body when standing

Answer explanation

When everyone yelled "SURPRISE!" I was nonplussed. I just stood there and couldn't say a word.

What does "stance" mean?

• a dead person in stories, movies, etc. who is able to move because of magic

• having doubt about something

• so surprised or confused that one cannot think what to say, think, or do

• the position of the body when standing

Answer explanation

He has a great football stance.