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Final Vocabulary List

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'brouhaha' mean?

a)

A silent and thoughtful response

b)

A peaceful and serene reaction

c)

A noisy and overexcited reaction

d)

A quiet and calm reaction

2.

What is the meaning of 'flabbergasted'?

a)

Indifferent and uninterested

b)

Affected with sudden and great wonder

c)

Bored and uninterested

d)

Calm and composed

3.

What does 'kerfuffle' refer to?

a)

A state of noisy and confused activity

b)

A period of silence and calm

c)

A state of quiet and peace

d)

A moment of clarity and understanding

4.

What is 'gobbledygook'?

a)

Language that is clear and concise

b)

Language that is poetic and beautiful

c)

Language that doesn't make sense; nonsense

d)

Language that is formal and structured

5.

What does 'skedaddle' mean?

a)

To approach something with caution

b)

To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

c)

To stand still in fear

d)

To walk slowly towards something

6.

What is the meaning of 'lollygag'?

a)

To move or act quickly

b)

To move or act slowly

c)

To run with purpose

d)

To walk with determination

7.

What does 'skulduggery' involve?

a)

Fair and just behavior

b)

Honest and straightforward actions

c)

The use of clever underhanded actions

d)

Open and transparent dealings

8.

What does 'dillydally' mean?

a)

To make quick decisions

b)

To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision

c)

To act with urgency

d)

To focus on important tasks

9.

What does 'discombobulated' mean?

a)

Calm and collected

b)

Confused and disconcerted

c)

Organized and methodical

d)

Clear-headed and focused

10.

What does 'bamboozle' mean?

a)

To reveal the truth

b)

To clarify a situation

c)

To cause to believe what is untrue

d)

To explain something clearly

11.

What does 'flummox' mean?

a)

To simplify a problem

b)

To perplex someone greatly

c)

To make something clear

d)

To provide a solution

12.

What is a 'snafu'?

a)

A clear and organized plan

b)

A straightforward task

c)

A problem that makes a situation difficult or confusing

d)

A simple and easy situation

13.

What does 'persnickety' mean?

a)

Easygoing and flexible

b)

Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; hard to please

c)

Unconcerned with details

d)

Carefree and relaxed

14.

What does 'willy-nilly' mean?

a)

With a specific goal in mind

b)

With a clear purpose

c)

With careful planning

d)

Without definite aim, direction, or method

15.

What does 'hullabaloo' refer to?

a)

A moment of silence

b)

A state of quiet reflection

c)

A peaceful gathering

d)

A state of noisy, confused activity

16.

What does 'balderdash' mean?

a)

Serious and thoughtful discussion

b)

Scientific explanation

c)

Polite conversation

d)

Nonsensical or meaningless talk or writing

17.

Which word best describes someone who is lacking energy or motivation?

a)

Rambunctious

b)

Amok

c)

Whippersnapper

d)

Lackadaisical

18.

If a group of children is being 'rambunctious', how are they behaving?

a)

Very sleepy

b)

Uncontrollably exuberant

c)

Quiet and reserved

d)

Extremely polite

19.

What does the term 'whippersnapper' refer to?

a)

An elderly and wise person

b)

A violent troublemaker

c)

A young, inexperienced person

d)

A person known for their calm demeanor

20.

If someone is said to be 'running amok', how are they behaving?

a)

Calmly and thoughtfully

b)

In a lazy and uninterested manner

c)

With careful planning

d)

In a violent, uncontrollable frenzy