Vocabulary Quiz Practice #5

What is the meaning of the word "alias"?

• A leisurely walk

• An assumed name

• A type of fossil

• A humorous imitation

Which word means to walk slowly or at a leisurely pace?

• Burly

• Amble

• Skimp

• Prevail

What does "burly" describe?

• Small and weak

• Fast and agile

• Big and strong

• Quiet and shy

What does "dumbfounded" mean?

• Extremely happy

• Unable to speak due to amazement

• Very angry

• Slightly confused

What does "extinct" mean?

• Very common

• No longer in existence

• Recently discovered

• Extremely popular

What does "grit" refer to?

• A type of food

• Courage in the face of hardship

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

What activity is described by the word "amble"?

• Running quickly

• Walking slowly

• Jumping high

• Climbing steeply

How is the word "burly" used in the text?

• To describe a gentle breeze

• To describe a strong person

• To describe a small animal

• To describe a light object

What does "distort" mean in the context of the text?

• To clarify information

• To change facts

• To repeat a story

• To summarize events

What does "dogged" refer to in the text?

• A playful attitude

• A lazy approach

• A determined effort

• A quick decision