Brian's Winter Week 2 Vocabulary

What does the word "flabbergasted" most likely mean in the following sentence? "She was flabbergasted by the surprise party her friends threw for her."

• Angry

• Astonished

• Bored

• Confused

In the sentence "The old book was tattered and worn," what does "tattered" mean?

• New

• Torn

• Clean

• Heavy

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "lethargy" in the sentence? "After the long hike, he felt a sense of lethargy and just wanted to rest."

• Energy

• Excitement

• Tiredness

• Happiness

What does the word "crude" mean in the context of the sentence? "The crude drawing was just a rough sketch of the final design."

• Polished

• Simple

• Detailed

• Colorful

In the sentence "The detective was stymied by the lack of clues," what does "stymied" mean?

• Helped

• Encouraged

• Blocked

• Informed

What does "dismal" mean in the following sentence? "The weather was dismal, with gray skies and constant rain."

• Cheerful

• Bright

• Gloomy

• Warm

In the sentence "The cloven hoofprints were found near the barn," what does "cloven" mean?

• Whole

• Split

• Round

• Large

What does "skittering" mean in the context of the sentence? "The mouse was skittering across the kitchen floor."

• Walking slowly

• Running quickly

• Sleeping soundly

• Eating quietly

In the sentence "There was a lot of animosity between the two rivals," what does "animosity" mean?

• Friendship

• Hatred

• Indifference

• Joy

What does "idle" mean in the following sentence? "He spent the afternoon in idle conversation with his friends."

• Busy

• Active

• Lazy

• Productive