Vocabulary Quiz

Match the following adverbs with the way the old man spoke:

• The old man handled the fragile vase.

• incredulously

• The old man devised a clever plan.

• cunningly

• The old man shared his wisdom with those who gathered around him.

• gingerly

• The old man listened to the unbelievable story.

• sagely

She stepped (a)   onto the icy sidewalk, afraid of slipping.

• gingerly
• aloofness
• smoldering
• contemptuously

It's important not to __________ people based on their appearance or background.

• stereotype

• quaver

• smolder

• aloofness

His voice __________ as he tried to speak through his nervousness during the speech.

• quavered

• smoldered

• sagely

• aloofness

There was a __________ fire in the distance, the glow visible through the trees even though it hadn't fully ignited.

• smoldering

• incredulous

• cunning

• nonchalantly

After hearing the shocking news, Mark's face was filled with disbelief. He stood there, staring at the announcement, looking:

• Nonchalantly

• Incredulously

• Cunningly

• Aloofly

When the cat cautiously approached the unfamiliar dog, it stepped:

• Gingerly

• Smoldering

• Sagely

• Contemptuously

When speaking of his achievements, Mr. Jenkins always offered advice, acting as if he knew everything. His tone was always (a)   .

• Aloof
• Nonchalant
• Cunning
• Sagely

The students tried to act as if they weren’t worried about the final exam, but their nervousness showed in the way they spoke:

• With contempt

• Gingerly

• With aloofness

• Quavering

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate adjectives that describe the villain's methods:

• Using clever tricks and deception to escape tricky situations

• Smoldering

• Showing barely suppressed anger or intensity

• Incredulous

• Unwilling or unable to believe something

• Cunning

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Aloof