Comprehension Illuminated: Feelings 3/3

Which word best completes this sentence: "The _______ skyscraper loomed over the tiny pedestrians, its dark glass windows reflecting the stormy sky."

• intimidating

• daunting

• irate

• livid

In terms of intensity of anger, which sequence is correct (from least to most intense)?

• irate → livid → enraged → infuriated

• livid → irate → infuriated → enraged

• irate → infuriated → livid → enraged

• infuriated → irate → enraged → livid

Which sentence would be most appropriate in a formal essay?

• The man was super angry at the service.

• The customer expressed his indignation at the poor service.

• The diner got really mad about the service.

• The patron was mad about the service.

Choose the word that best matches this definition: "Feeling or expressing disgust or strong aversion"

• scornful

• revolted

• intimidating

• daunting

"The _______ task of climbing Mount Everest requires months of preparation." Which word best suggests that the task is challenging but achievable?

• intimidating

• daunting

• repugnant

• contemptuous

Which pair of words are closest in meaning?

• revulsion and repugnance

• intimidating and incensed

• daunting and livid

• scornful and revolted

"The professor's _______ remarks about the student's work left the class in uncomfortable silence." Which word best suggests a feeling of superiority?

• irate

• contemptuous

• revolted

• intimidating

Which emotion is strongest?

• irate

• livid

• incensed

• infuriated

"The _______ crowd demanded justice outside the courthouse." Which word suggests righteous anger?

• indignant

• repugnant

• scornful

• revolted

Which sentence uses vocabulary most effectively?

• The angry boss shouted at everyone.

• The infuriated manager berated his staff mercilessly.

• The boss was really really mad.

• The boss felt bad about the situation.