Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "accomplice"?

• A person who helps another break the law

• A person who accuses someone

• A person who is satisfied

• A person who is in charge

What does "anguish" refer to?

• Great suffering caused by worry, grief, or pain

• A feeling of joy

• A sense of satisfaction

• A partnership

What is a "colander" used for?

• Draining liquids

• Holding back water

• Measuring ingredients

• Mixing food

What does "constable" mean?

• A police officer in a town or village

• A person who is in custody

• A person who is elated

• A person who is exasperated

What does "exasperate" mean?

• Irritate

• Comfort

• Satisfy

• Encourage

What does the word "exultant" mean?

• Sad and gloomy

• Extremely joyous

• Hesitant

• Annoyed

What is the meaning of "falter"?

• To hesitate

• To beg

• To twist the face

• To make hot or dry

What does "gallows" refer to?

• A puppet moved with strings

• A wooden frame used for hanging

• A lively dance

• A clergyman

What is a "marionette"?

• A type of dance

• A puppet moved with strings

• A clergyman

• A wooden frame for hanging

What does "melancholy" mean?

• Extremely joyous

• Sad and filled with gloom

• Lively

• Dangerous