Vocabulary Quiz 10th Grade

What does the word harrowing mean?

• Extremely exciting

• Extremely distressing or disturbing

• Extremely confusing

• Extremely rewarding

Which word best describes something that is disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with death or injury?

• Trepidation

• Ghastly

• Macabre

• Claustrophobic

If someone is in a claustrophobic situation, they feel:

• Fearful of heights

• Fearful of being confined in a small space

• Fearful of animals

• Fearful of public speaking

What does ghastly mean?

• Shockingly horrible or frightful

• Extremely fun and engaging

• Extremely mysterious or puzzling

• Bright and cheerful

Which word refers to an irrational and persistent feeling of being threatened or watched?

• Paranoia

• Adrenaline

• Phobia

• Trepidation

What is the meaning of adrenaline?

• A hormone released during fear or excitement, creating a rush of energy

• A state of extreme confusion

• A phobia of confined spaces

• A feeling of relief or relaxation

The word petrified refers to someone who is:

• So frightened that they are unable to move

• Excited and thrilled about an event

• Lost in deep thought

• Feeling lightheaded and dizzy

Which word describes an extreme or irrational fear of something specific?

• Phobia

• Paranoia

• Trepidation

• Adrenaline

What does unnerving mean?

Which word describes a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen?

• Harrowing

• Trepidation

• Paranoia

• Ghastly