Vocabulary Quiz

What does "berate" mean?

• To praise someone

• To scold or criticize angrily

• To ignore completely

• To encourage politely

"Admonish" means:

• To warn or reprimand someone firmly

• To give a compliment

• To entertain someone

• To whisper softly

If someone is "perplexed," they are:

• Confused or puzzled

• Extremely happy

• Angry and frustrated

• Calm and relaxed

"Sputter" refers to:

• Speaking or making sounds in a confused way

• Running at full speed

• Staring silently

• Sleeping deeply

"Incoherence" describes:

• Lack of clarity or logical connection in speech or thought

• Perfect understanding

• A loud argument

• A peaceful conversation

"Proclamation" means:

• A formal public announcement

• A secret discussion

• A quiet statement

• A question posed to the audience

If someone "fumed," they were:

• Laughing loudly

• Expressing anger or irritation

• Avoiding eye contact

• Feeling exhausted

"Seethe" means:

• To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger

• To feel joyful

• To relax

• To ignore a situation

A "toddler" is:

• A young child who is learning to walk

• An elderly person

• A teenager

• An infant who cannot crawl

"Spiral" describes:

• A winding curve or twisting motion

• A straight path

• A large wave

• A solid square