Vocabulary Quiz

She looked quizzically at the strange painting, unsure what to make of it.

What does quizzically mean?

• Happily

• Confused or puzzled

• Angrily

• Excitedly

His betrayal of his best friend hurt everyone in the group.
What does betrayal mean?

• Helping someone

• Being loyal

• Breaking trust or being disloyal

• Sharing a secret

She began to waver in her decision about which college to attend.

What does waver mean?

• To decide quickly

• To hesitate or be uncertain

• To move forward confidently

• To ignore something

After washing the pan, there was still some sticky residue left inside.

What is residue?

• A type of food

• Something that remains leftover

• A large object

• A cleaning tool

He found the spoiled milk to have a gross smell.

What does gross mean in this sentence?

• Very large

• Disgusting or unpleasant

• Expensive

• Tasty

She added vinegar to the salad dressing for a tangy flavor.

What is vinegar?

• A sweet fruit

• A sour liquid used in cooking

• A type of bread

• A soft drink

He tried to persuade his parents to let him stay out late.

What does persuade mean?

• To force someone

• To convince someone to do or believe something

• To ignore someone's opinion

• To tell a joke

The idea of a flying car seemed ridiculous to the crowd.

What does ridiculous mean?

• Very serious

• Silly or absurd

• Expensive

• Impossible

The comedian’s joke was so hilarious that everyone laughed out loud.

What does hilarious mean?

• Sad

• Very funny

• Boring

• Serious

He got a hiccup in the middle of his speech and had to pause.

What is a hiccup?

• A loud noise

• A small, involuntary sound caused by the diaphragm

• A type of cough

• A sneeze