Understanding Vocabulary Meanings

What does wistfully mean?

• Wistfully means in a manner that shows a feeling of longing or regret.
• In a manner that expresses anger or frustration.
• In a way that shows indifference or apathy.
• In a cheerful and happy manner.

What does anxiously mean?

• In a state of worry or unease.
• In a state of calm and relaxation.
• Experiencing indifference or apathy.
• Feeling excited and joyful.

What does discreetly mean?

• In a loud and attention-seeking manner.
• In a careless and obvious way.
• In a straightforward and blunt manner.
• In a careful and unobtrusive manner.

What does rueful mean?

• Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow.
• Feeling joyful and carefree.
• Expressing anger or frustration.
• Showing indifference or apathy.

What does jest mean?

• To perform a dance or physical activity.
• To make a joke or speak humorously.
• To engage in a serious discussion.
• To express sadness or disappointment.

What does perplexed mean?

• Baffled or amazed.
• Clear and straightforward.
• Calm and relaxed.
• Confused or puzzled.

What does seamstress mean?

• A seamstress is a type of fabric.
• A seamstress is a person who sews, especially professionally.
• A seamstress is a person who designs clothing.
• A seamstress is someone who sells sewing machines.

What does courtyard mean?

• A type of architectural style.
• An open space surrounded by walls or buildings.
• A small garden in front of a house.
• A room with a roof and no walls.

What does convince mean?

• To ignore someone's request completely.
• To confuse someone with contradictory information.
• To persuade someone to believe or do something.
• To agree with someone without any persuasion.

What does commit mean?

• To make a firm decision or to save changes in a system.
• To create a new user account.
• To view changes made in a document.
• To delete a file permanently.