Vocabulary Quiz #1

The new student sat aloof from the rest of the group.

• Unfriendly or distant

• Extremely happy

• Very confused

• Open resistance

Even though the party was fun, Maria stayed ______ from the crowd and didn't talk much.

• gallantly

• aloof

• aghast

• indignant

She was apprehensive about giving her speech in front of the class.

• Nervous or worried

• Very shocked

• Wildly excited

• Determined

Before the big test, Jake felt ______ about whether he had studied enough.

• aloof

• apprehensive

• hysterics

• conviction

He gave a contemptuous look when the idea was suggested.

• Full of dislike or scorn

• Very confused

• Strong belief

• Bold resistance

Sasha rolled her eyes in a ______ way when her brother bragged again.

• contemptuous

• bewildered

• gallant

• incredulous

Only a small elite group was invited to the competition.

• The best or most powerful group

• Someone who avoids others

• Very confused or lost

• Someone who rebels

The soccer team was considered the ______ of the school because they won every game.

• elite

• aloof

• aghast

• rueful

He gallantly held the door open for the teacher.

• Politely and bravely

• Nervously

• With confusion

• With dislike

The knight fought ______ to protect his people.

• gallantly

• aloof

• defiance

• hysterics