Fun with New Words

What does the word 'gobbledygook' mean?

• A formal style of writing

• Language that is meaningless or hard to understand.

• A popular programming language

• A type of bird

Can you use 'bamboozle' in a sentence?

• The chef decided to bamboozle the recipe with extra spices.

• She felt bamboozled after reading the confusing instructions.

• The athlete was bamboozled by the referee's decision.

• The magician managed to bamboozle the audience with his clever tricks.

What is a 'quokka'?

• A quokka is a small marsupial native to Australia.

• A quokka is a large reptile that lives in Africa.

• A quokka is a type of bird found in North America.

• A quokka is a marine mammal that inhabits the Arctic.

What does 'flabbergasted' mean?

• Calm and collected

• Extremely surprised or shocked.

• Bored and uninterested

• Confused and uncertain

Can you explain what 'kerfuffle' means?

• A delicious dessert

• A type of dance

• A form of transportation

• A commotion or fuss, often due to a disagreement.

What is a 'snollygoster'?

• A term for a type of fruit.

• A political party in the 19th century.

• A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially in politics.

• A type of bird native to North America.

What does 'lollygag' mean?

• To enjoy a leisurely meal.

• To engage in serious work.

• To plan a detailed schedule.

• To spend time aimlessly or waste time.

Can you tell me what 'hullabaloo' means?

• A type of dance

• A quiet gathering

• A delicious food dish

• A commotion or fuss, often noisy or excited.

What is the meaning of 'discombobulated'?

• Confused or disconcerted.

• Calm and collected.

• Bored or uninterested.

• Excited or thrilled.

Can you use 'whippersnapper' in a sentence?

• That whippersnapper is the best employee we've ever had.

• I can't believe that whippersnapper is still in training.

• Whippersnapper is a term used for a type of pasta.

• That whippersnapper thinks he knows everything about the job, but he still has a lot to learn.