Quiz L1 Vocabulary Context Clues

defiance (noun)

Synonym: opposition

What does defiance mean?

• to challenge, resist, or go against

• to agree or comply

• to ignore or overlook

• to support or assist

mortified (verb)

Synonym: disgrace

What does 'mortified' mean?

• humiliated or embarrassed

• proud or confident

• angry or upset

• happy or joyful

hostile (adjective)

• not friendly

• very friendly

• somewhat friendly

• indifferent

anticipation (noun)

• realization in advance, expectation or hope

• a sudden change in direction

• a feeling of regret

• a moment of surprise

pang (noun)

Synonym: anguish

What does 'pang' mean?

• a sudden feeling of mental or physical distress or pain

• a moment of joy or happiness

• a type of food or dish

• a feeling of relaxation or calmness

unique (adjective)

• not typical, unusual

• common, ordinary

• similar, alike

• standard, regular

alarm (noun)

• a sudden fear caused by an awareness of danger

• a feeling of excitement or joy

• a warning signal for an event

• a state of calm and peace

cope (verb)

• to avoid responsibilities

• to struggle, face, or deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties

• to ignore problems

• to create difficulties

bewilderment (noun)

Synonym: disorientated

What does 'bewilderment' mean?

• to confuse or puzzle completely, perplex

• to clarify or explain

• to entertain or amuse

• to simplify or make easier

resent (verb)

Synonym: dislike

• to show or feel displeasure from a sense of injury or insult

• to express joy and happiness

• to ignore someone's feelings

• to appreciate and value someone's efforts