811 Vocabulary Quiz: Understanding Words

Which word best describes someone who is skillful at avoiding capture?

• Tarry

• Elusive

• Aloof

• Erratic

If a person is feeling great rapture or delight, which word would best describe their emotion?

• Rueful

• Ecstatic

• Apathy

• Agreeable

A person who is distant, cold, or detached in manner can be described as:

• Commotion

• Aloof

• Concise

• Tedious

Which of the following words means to scold or criticize severely?

• Chastise

• Abate

• Concede

• Strew

A cereal is a type of:

• Fruit

• Vegetable

• Grass

• Meat

If a task is described as tedious, what is it likely to cause?

• Excitement

• Mental weariness

• Joy

• Confusion

A person who is feeling or expressing pain or sorrow is described as:

• Ecstatic

• Rueful

• Agreeable

• Concise

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of "commotion"?

• A quiet library

• A peaceful garden

• A disorderly outburst at a concert

• A calm classroom

If a person is described as erratic, what might their behavior be like?

• Predictable and steady

• Sudden and unpredictable

• Calm and composed

• Slow and deliberate

Which of the following actions would best demonstrate the meaning of "strew"?

• Neatly organizing books on a shelf

• Scattering seeds across a field

• Carefully folding clothes

• Arranging flowers in a vase