Vocabulary Quizs

Lumber (verb)

• to move gracefully and smoothly

• to move clumsily or awkwardly; rumble

• to walk in a straight line

• to run quickly and efficiently

Bullheaded (adjective)

• stupidly stubborn; headstrong

• easily influenced; compliant

• quick to change; adaptable

• thoughtful and considerate

Exhume (verb)

• to bring back from neglect or obscurity; remove from grave.

• to bury something underground.

• to discover a new idea or concept.

• to create a new beginning or opportunity.

Sheepishly (adjective)

• resembling a sheep; meek or timid; stupid

• bold and confident; assertive

• playful and lively; energetic

• intelligent and clever; wise

Straggle (verb)

• to wander from the direct course or way; rove or stray

• to run quickly in a straight line

• to gather in a group or cluster

• to move in a straight path without deviation

Doggedly (adverb)

• marked by stubborn determination

• easily distracted

• lacking focus

• quick to give up

Elephantine (adjective)

• having enormous size or strength; massive; clumsy or dull

• small and agile; quick and nimble

• lightweight and delicate; easily broken

• elegant and graceful; refined in appearance

Chime (verb)

• to make a musical and especially a harmonious sound; to act in accordance with someone or something else

• to create a loud noise that disturbs others

• to sing in a high-pitched voice

• to play a musical instrument poorly

Lionize (verb)

• to treat as an object of great interest or importance

• to ignore or overlook someone

• to criticize harshly

• to celebrate with great enthusiasm

Grubby (adjective)

• infested with fly maggots; dirty, grimy, or sloppy

• clean and tidy

• bright and colorful

• smooth and polished