Vocabulary Quiz

What does "bewilderment" mean?

• A feeling of being perplexed and confused

• A feeling of happiness and joy

• A feeling of anger and frustration

• A feeling of calm and peace

What does "promptly" mean?

• With hesitation

• With little or no delay; immediately

• With great effort

• With confusion

What does "keeled" mean?

• To stand upright

• To fall over; collapse

• To run quickly

• To jump high

What does "hysterics" refer to?

• A calm and measured reaction

• A wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction

• A quiet and reserved reaction

• A logical and thoughtful reaction

What does "radiates" mean in this context?

• To absorb a feeling

• To clearly emanate a strong feeling or quality

• To hide a feeling

• To ignore a feeling

What does "bleak" mean?

• Hopeful and encouraging

• Not hopeful or encouraging

• Bright and cheerful

• Warm and inviting

What does "drawled" mean?

• To speak quickly and sharply

• To speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

• To speak loudly and clearly

• To speak in a whisper

What does "brawn" refer to?

• Mental intelligence

• Physical strength

• Emotional sensitivity

• Artistic talent

What does "aghast" mean?

• Filled with joy

• Filled with horror or shock

• Filled with boredom

• Filled with excitement

What does "exploits" mean in this context?

• To use in a fair way

• To use in an unfair or selfish way

• To ignore completely

• To share generously