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Vocabulary Practice — Word List

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

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1.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: to encourage or promote the development of something

a)

transform

b)

aspiration

c)

fostering

d)

amiably

2.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: to put off until later

a)

deferred

b)

falter

c)

transform

d)

affluence

3.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: unconventional and somewhat strange

a)

indifferent

b)

exuberant

c)

ominous

d)

eccentric

4.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned

a)

amiably

b)

exuberant

c)

sullen

d)

indifferent

5.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: sulky, gloomy

a)

sullen

b)

dreary

c)

amiably

d)

exuberant

6.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: a dream or intense hope

a)

affluence

b)

hostility

c)

forlornly

d)

aspiration

7.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: incapable of producing any result; pointless

a)

undaunted

b)

futile

c)

exuberant

d)

ominous

8.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: to make a thorough or dramatic change

a)

fostering

b)

falter

c)

deferred

d)

transform

9.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

a)

amiably

b)

ominous

c)

plaintive

d)

enticed

10.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: not intimidated or discouraged

a)

forlornly

b)

sullen

c)

indifferent

d)

undaunted

11.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: anger and aggression

a)

amiably

b)

hostility

c)

exuberant

d)

plaintive

12.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: feeling nearly hopeless

a)

exuberant

b)

amiably

c)

undaunted

d)

forlornly

13.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: friendly

a)

hostility

b)

amiably

c)

sullen

d)

ominous

14.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: very enthusiastic

a)

dreary

b)

indifferent

c)

plaintive

d)

exuberant

15.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned

a)

amiably

b)

indifferent

c)

exuberant

d)

sullen

16.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen

a)

forlornly

b)

expectant

c)

ominous

d)

dreary

17.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: threatening; giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

a)

amiably

b)

exuberant

c)

plaintive

d)

ominous

18.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: to start to lose strength or momentum; to speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice

a)

languishes

b)

deferred

c)

transform

d)

falter

19.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: wealthy

a)

aspiration

b)

hostility

c)

dreary

d)

affluence

20.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: sad or mournful

a)

exuberant

b)

undaunted

c)

amiably

d)

plaintive

21.

Directions: Match the correct word from the word bank to the definition. Word bank: affluence, amiably, aspiration, deferred, dreary, eccentric, enticed, expectant, exuberant, falter, forlornly, fostering, futile, hostility, indifferent, languishes, ominous, plaintive, sullen, transform, undaunted. Definition: gloomy; lacking liveliness

a)

exuberant

b)

amiably

c)

dreary

d)

expectant

22.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: If you leave your sandwich in your backpack for a week, it ______, growing green, fuzzy spots, and turns into a science experiment you definitely don’t want to taste!

a)

molds

b)

blossoms

c)

crystallizes

d)

inflates

23.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: In the bustling streets of 1920s Paris, the ______ of the elite was evident in their opulent parties and lavish fashion. The city of lights glittered with the promise of endless prosperity and artistic inspiration.

a)

austerity

b)

extravagance

c)

scarcity

d)

humility

24.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: During the ceasefire in the Korean War, soldiers from both sides met ______ in the demilitarized zone, sharing supplies and stories despite the lingering tension.

a)

covertly

b)

reluctantly

c)

peacefully

d)

competitively

25.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The hopes of many were ______ when the Great Depression hit in the 1920s, leaving dreams of prosperity and success suspended in a harsh economic reality.

a)

dashed

b)

ignited

c)

guaranteed

d)

multiplied

26.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The ______ crowd in Cape Canaveral stood, eyes fixed on the rocket poised to launch. As the announcer began the countdown, the anticipation was palpable as humanity prepared to take its first steps towards the stars.

a)

indifferent

b)

expectant

c)

unruly

d)

silent

27.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The industrial revolution in Manchester helped to ______ the city from a quiet market town into a bustling hub of innovation and manufacturing in England.

a)

camouflage

b)

transform

c)

isolate

d)

dismantle

28.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Despite the biting cold and treacherous ice, the explorers pressed on, ______ towards the South Pole.

a)

aimlessly

b)

hesitantly

c)

resolutely

d)

casually

29.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: As the storm raged on, the young climbers began to ______ on the treacherous mountain path, but their unwavering support for each other turned the perilous journey into a testament of resilience and friendship.

a)

celebrate

b)

falter

c)

boast

d)

accelerate

30.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Despite the years of ______ between their rival schools, the debate team captains discovered common ground when they worked to recruit more schools to the debate league.

a)

collaboration

b)

animosity

c)

indifference

d)

hospitality

31.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: My ______ style includes Hawaiian shirts, overalls, and wearing three pairs of socks at a time. Though some might find this strange it works for me because it allows me to express how I am feeling on any given day.

a)

formal

b)

eccentric

c)

traditional

d)

subdued

32.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Without water or sunlight, the plants began to look ______ and wilted. The once vibrant and lush garden now painted a picture of neglect and sadness.

a)

vibrant

b)

withered

c)

flourishing

d)

sprightly

33.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The circus performers were ______, bouncing and jumping around with big smiles on their faces as jugglers tossed colorful balls and acrobats flipped and twisted in mid-air.

a)

lethargic

b)

somber

c)

exuberant

d)

indifferent

34.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Lupita, an ambitious engineer from Mexico, and Aisha, a talented programmer from Egypt, joined forces to develop a groundbreaking renewable energy solution, driven by their shared ______ to combat climate change and empower underprivileged communities worldwide.

a)

apathy

b)

commitment

c)

hesitation

d)

rivalry

35.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The knights charged the fortified castle; their efforts were ______ against the defenders' superior tactics and defenses. The war dragged on with neither army making significant impact on the other.

a)

decisive

b)

futile

c)

triumphant

d)

effortless

36.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Dark clouds gathered in an ______ manner over the ship as it sailed through the Bermuda Triangle, the crew's unease growing with each passing hour.

a)

cheerful

b)

haphazard

c)

ominous

d)

festive

37.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The ______ cry of a lone wolf echoed through the dense forest, a mournful sound and a reminder of the harsh yet beautiful balance of nature.

a)

jubilant

b)

haunting

c)

whispered

d)

comedic

38.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: The ______ giant tortoise slowly munched on leaves, seemingly unaffected by the changes around. With a lifespan that could extend over a century, these ancient reptiles have witnessed countless environmental shifts, yet remain resilient and steadfast.

a)

venomous

b)

frantic

c)

venerable

d)

delicate

39.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: As the rain poured relentlessly against the window, the ______ afternoon seemed to stretch into eternity. The flickering flames offered little comfort against the gray, stormy sky outside.

a)

festive

b)

dreary

c)

bustling

d)

luminous

40.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: Lured by the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread, the young boy couldn't resist stepping into the quaint bakery. ______ by the promise of a warm, buttery croissant, he eagerly searched his backpack for cash.

a)

discouraged

b)

enticed

c)

distracted

d)

alarmed

41.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: In the cozy corner of the classroom, Mrs. Thompson dedicated her afternoons to ______ a love for reading in her young students. Each story they explored together became a new adventure, nurturing their imaginations and curiosity.

a)

extinguishing

b)

fostering

c)

postponing

d)

disguising

42.

Use the context clues to choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: After her dog Rocco passed away, Ellen would still go to the park they used to visit daily to play fetch. She sat ______ on the park bench, thinking of all the good times they had spent there.

a)

boisterously

b)

wistfully

c)

impatiently

d)

triumphantly

43.

Affluence most nearly means what?

a)

wealth

b)

scarcity

c)

confusion

d)

rebellion

44.

Which is a synonym for affluence?

a)

prosperity

b)

shortage

c)

neglect

d)

fragility

45.

Which is an antonym for affluence?

a)

scarcity

b)

luxury

c)

abundance

d)

prosperity

46.

In the sentence, "Despite his humble beginnings, John's hard work and innovative ideas eventually led him to a life of affluence," what does affluence most nearly mean?

a)

wealth

b)

embarrassment

c)

illness

d)

surprise

47.

Amiably most nearly means what?

a)

friendly

b)

angrily

c)

silently

d)

awkwardly

48.

Aspiration is best defined as what?

a)

a dream or intense hope

b)

a sudden fear

c)

a routine task

d)

a casual remark

49.

Deferred is best defined as what?

a)

to put off until later

b)

to complete quickly

c)

to cancel forever

d)

to begin immediately

50.

Dreary most nearly means what?

a)

gloomy; lacking liveliness

b)

bright and cheerful

c)

noisy and crowded

d)

clever and funny

51.

Eccentric most nearly means what?

a)

unconventional and somewhat strange

b)

perfectly ordinary

c)

rude and unfriendly

d)

strict and disciplined

52.

Enticed is best defined as what?

a)

to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

b)

to warn someone away from danger

c)

to criticize harshly in public

d)

to ignore without responding

53.

Expectant most nearly means what?

a)

having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen

b)

calm because nothing new will occur

c)

sad after a great loss

d)

angry at a sudden change

54.

Exuberant most nearly means what?

a)

very enthusiastic

b)

mildly interested

c)

quietly doubtful

d)

deeply confused

55.

Definition of the word: to start to lose strength or momentum; to speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Falter

b)

Ominous

c)

Hostility

d)

Indifferent

56.

Definition of the word: feeling nearly hopeless. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Forlornly

b)

Plaintive

c)

Sullen

d)

Futile

57.

Definition of the word: to encourage or promote the development of something. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Fostering

b)

Languishes

c)

Hostility

d)

Plaintive

58.

Definition of the word: incapable of producing any result; pointless. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Futile

b)

Indifferent

c)

Falter

d)

Sullen

59.

Definition of the word: anger and aggression. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Hostility

b)

Ominous

c)

Forlornly

d)

Fostering

60.

Definition of the word: having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Indifferent

b)

Plaintive

c)

Languishes

d)

Hostility

61.

Definition of the word: fail to make progress or be successful; to become weak or pitiful. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Languishes

b)

Falter

c)

Ominous

d)

Futile

62.

Definition of the word: threatening; giving the impression that something bad is going to happen. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Ominous

b)

Sullen

c)

Fostering

d)

Indifferent

63.

Definition of the word: sad or mournful. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Plaintive

b)

Forlornly

c)

Hostility

d)

Falter

64.

Definition of the word: sulky, gloomy. Choose the vocabulary term that matches this definition.

a)

Sullen

b)

Futile

c)

Ominous

d)

Indifferent

65.

According to the worksheet, what is the definition of transform?

a)

to make a thorough or dramatic change

b)

to weaken something slowly over time

c)

to repeat something exactly as before

d)

to decorate something lightly

66.

Which word is a synonym for transform?

a)

alter

b)

ignore

c)

stabilize

d)

conceal

67.

Which sentence correctly uses the word transform?

a)

The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.

b)

We transform the homework by leaving it at home.

c)

I transform a question by listening quietly.

d)

She transform the notes on the desk yesterday.

68.

Which word is an antonym for transform?

a)

preserve

b)

convert

c)

modify

d)

reshape

69.

According to the worksheet, what is the definition of undaunted?

a)

not intimidated or discouraged

b)

easily confused by details

c)

slightly amused by a challenge

d)

very disappointed after trying

70.

Which word is a synonym for undaunted?

a)

fearless

b)

hesitant

c)

doubtful

d)

timid

71.

Which sentence correctly uses the word undaunted?

a)

Undaunted by the storm, the hikers continued up the trail.

b)

She was undaunted, so she refused to try again.

c)

We felt undaunted when we got lost and panicked.

d)

The undaunted homework took me all night.

72.

Which word is an antonym for undaunted?

a)

timid

b)

brave

c)

resolute

d)

bold

73.

For affluence (n.): wealthy. Changed to adjective: affluent. Having a great deal of money; wealthy. Choose the sentence that correctly uses affluent.

a)

The town voted to affluent the old bridge before winter.

b)

Their affluent relatives donated funds to rebuild the community center.

c)

We took an affluent through the forest during our hike.

d)

She wrote with affluent detail about the storm.

74.

For amiably (adv.): friendly. Changed to adjective: amiable. Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Choose the sentence that correctly uses amiable.

a)

Despite the long line, the cashier remained amiable and helpful to everyone.

b)

He spoke amiable to the crowd after the game.

c)

They exchanged amiable as they left the theater.

d)

The storm was surprisingly amiable for the season.

75.

For aspiration (n.): a dream or intense hope. Changed to verb: aspire. Direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. Choose the sentence that correctly uses aspire.

a)

Maria aspire to finish her science project yesterday.

b)

I aspire to become a software engineer who solves real problems.

c)

Their aspire of the mountain took three days.

d)

He bought an aspire jacket for the trip.

76.

For deferred (v.): to put off until later. Changed to verb: defer. Put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. Choose the sentence that correctly uses defer.

a)

We defer the project last month when supplies ran out.

b)

Please defer your questions until the end of the presentation.

c)

The defer scoreboard showed the final score.

d)

She was defer about the results.

77.

For eccentric (adj.): unconventional and somewhat strange. Changed to noun: eccentricity. The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange. Choose the sentence that correctly uses eccentricity.

a)

His eccentricity made his inventions memorable and unique.

b)

They eccentricity painted the wall a bright color.

c)

I will eccentricity the schedule for next week.

d)

The storm showed great eccentricity across the coastlines it hit.

78.

For enticed (v.): to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. Changed to present tense: entice. To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. Choose the sentence that correctly uses entice.

a)

Coupons entice shoppers to try the new bakery downtown.

b)

We enticeed our way through the crowded hallway.

c)

The entice of the movie was too loud for the library.

d)

He wrote an entice letter to his cousin.

79.

For expectant (adj.): having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen. Changed to verb: expect. Regard something as likely to happen. Choose the sentence that correctly uses expect.

a)

They expect the bus to arrive on time despite the rain.

b)

Her expect smile lit up the room when she walked in.

c)

The crowd stood in an expect line all afternoon.

d)

We were expectant to finish the test yesterday.

80.

For falter (v.): to start to lose strength or momentum; to speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice. Changed to present tense: falter. Start to lose strength or momentum. Choose the sentence that correctly uses falter.

a)

I falter when I rehearse the poem aloud, but I keep practicing.

b)

She faltered the homework before dinner.

c)

They will falterer the equipment after school.

d)

We made a falter drawing for art class.

81.

For forlornly (adv.): feeling nearly hopeless. Changed to adjective: forlorn. Pitifully sad or lonely. Choose the sentence that correctly uses forlorn.

a)

A single, forlorn glove lay on the empty playground bench.

b)

She smiled forlorn to the winners as they cheered.

c)

They walked with a forlornly pace to catch the bus.

d)

The dog barked with forlornly than usual.

82.

Write a sentence using the form foster that shows its meaning: to encourage or promote the development of something. Which option correctly uses foster with this meaning?

a)

The club started a mentoring program to foster leadership in younger students.

b)

The coach fostered up the cones after practice.

c)

She bought a foster sweater for the chilly evening.

d)

The class held a vote to foster who would be treasurer.

83.

Write a sentence using the form hostile that shows its meaning: unfriendly; antagonistic. Which option correctly uses hostile with this meaning?

a)

A hostile crowd booed the visiting team throughout the game.

b)

The captain hostilely the ball to first base.

c)

They set up a hostile beside the road for travelers.

d)

The plants grew hostile after the rainstorm.

84.

Write a sentence using the form indifferently that shows its meaning: in a way that shows no particular interest or sympathy. Which option correctly uses indifferently with this meaning?

a)

He indifferently scrolled through the announcements, barely looking at them.

b)

She indifferently solved every problem with excitement and care.

c)

They indifferently cheered loudly for their favorite team.

d)

The water indifferently boiled faster when the lid was closed.

85.

Write a sentence using the form languish that shows its meaning: to fail to make progress or become weak or feeble. Which option correctly uses languish with this meaning?

a)

Without regular practice, her piano skills began to languish.

b)

The teacher will languish the homework to the front desk.

c)

He languish a new record in the 100-meter dash.

d)

The class decided to languish their notes neatly in binders.

86.

Write a sentence using the form ominously that shows its meaning: in a way that suggests something bad is going to happen. Which option correctly uses ominously with this meaning?

a)

Dark clouds gathered ominously over the field before the game.

b)

She solved the puzzle ominously and celebrated with a smile.

c)

The students worked ominously together on a cheerful poster.

d)

He laughed ominously after hearing a hilarious joke from his friend.

87.

Write a sentence using the form transformative that shows its meaning: causing a marked change in someone or something. Which option correctly uses transformative with this meaning?

a)

The new study habits had a transformative effect on his grades.

b)

They took a transformative across town to visit the museum.

c)

Her backpack was transformative with notebooks and pencils.

d)

The storm gave a transformative of rain for ten minutes.

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Write a sentence using the form daunted that shows its meaning: made to feel intimidated or uneasy. Which option correctly uses daunted with this meaning?

a)

He was daunted by the steep climb at the start of the trail.

b)

She daunted the cake with candles before the party.

c)

They felt daunted to celebrate their victory with joy.

d)

The puppy daunted happily when it saw its owner.