Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? What does the word "apprehensive" mean?
worried
angry
excited
in pain
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. What does the word "jovial" mean?
crazy
happy
irritable
angry
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
We left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. What does the word "wretched" mean?
miserable
wonderful
comfortable
angry
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
I vacillated between going on a family vacation or going to summer camp; it was so hard to choose. What does the word vacillatde mean?
guessed
wondered
decided
wavered
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
I'm in a quandary about which friend's birthday party to attend this weekend. What does the word "quandary" mean?
dilemma
anxiety
surprise
superiority
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. What does the word "bamboozled" mean?
surprised
deceived
charmed
angered
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite. What does the word "decorum" mean?
rude
quiet
well mannered
snotty
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does"rescind" mean?
repeat
celebrate
cancel
continue
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?
rejected
laughed at
agreed with
thought about
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents, often getting yelling and being disrespectful. What does the word "belligerent" mean?
peaceful
hostile
concise
calm
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. What does "deferred" mean?
Expedited
Cancelled
Delayed
Advanced
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. What does the word "accolades" mean?
rejection
shock
disapproval
praise
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. What does the word "mislaid" mean?
lost
found
mixed
looked for
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The teacher was appalled, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does the word "appalled" mean?
Pleased
Surprised
Frustrated
Disgusted
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them. However, the Indians that they encountered were a peaceful and generous tribe. What does "encountered" mean?