Mysterious Benedict Society Ch. 21 - 30

What is the definition of the word "askance"?

• With suspicion or disapproval

• Extremely angry

• Clever or sharp in practical matters

• To call or signal someone to come

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "livid."

• She was livid when she found out her brother broke her favorite toy.

• The livid sky was full of stars.

• He was livid to the party last night.

• The livid cat purred softly.

Fill in the blank: The detective was very _______ in solving the mystery quickly.

• epidemic

• shrewd

• perplexed

• vexed

Which word is a synonym for "stymie"?

• Assist

• Hinder

• Encourage

• Simplify

Fill in the blank: The teacher tried to _______ the students to come closer to see the experiment.

• beckon

• perplexed

• livid

• optimism

What does the word "perplexed" mean?

• Confused or puzzled

• Happy and joyful

• Angry and upset

• Calm and relaxed

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "epidemic."

• The epidemic spread quickly through the town.

• She was epidemic about her new shoes.

• He was epidemic to finish his homework.

• The epidemic cat purred softly.

Fill in the blank: Despite the challenges, she maintained her _______ and believed everything would turn out well.

• vexed

• optimism

• askance

• livid

Which word is an antonym for "vexed"?

• Annoyed

• Calm

• Angry

• Frustrated

Fill in the blank: The teacher looked _______ at the student who was talking during the test.

• livid

• askance

• perplexed

• shrewd