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Defining Words in Context

Quiz by Britta Lyman

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  • Q1
    What does the word 'frantic' mean in the following sentence: 'The teacher became frantic when she realized she had lost her keys'?
    sleepy
    focused
    relaxed
    panicked
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the word 'exhilarating' mean in the following sentence: 'The roller coaster ride was exhilarating for the thrill-seekers'?
    peaceful
    exciting
    confusing
    boring
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the word 'ominous' mean in the following sentence: 'The dark clouds in the sky were ominous, signaling an incoming storm'?
    bright
    quiet
    threatening
    friendly
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the word 'perplexed' mean in the following sentence: 'Mary looked perplexed as she tried to solve the difficult puzzle'?
    confused
    happy
    relieved
    confident
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the word 'vivid' mean in the following sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to create a beautiful painting'?
    dark
    invisible
    dull
    bright
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the word 'monotonous' mean in the following sentence: 'The repetitive sound of the dripping faucet became monotonous to the homeowner'?
    exciting
    boring
    colorful
    relaxing
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the word 'dejected' mean in the following sentence: 'After losing the championship game, the players looked dejected as they walked off the field'?
    cheerful
    proud
    sad
    excited
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the word 'nostalgic' mean in the following sentence: 'Listening to her favorite childhood song made Sarah feel nostalgic for the good old days'?
    excited
    indifferent
    sentimental
    serious
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the word 'exquisite' mean in the following sentence: 'The chef prepared an exquisite meal for the guests'?
    plain
    bland
    messy
    beautifully made
    30s
  • Q10
    In the sentence, 'The detective diligently searched for clues to solve the mystery', what does diligently mean?
    eagerly
    carefully
    happily
    quickly
    30s
  • Q11
    In the sentence, 'The toddler was very curious and wanted to explore every corner of the room', what does curious mean?
    tired
    inquisitive
    shy
    happy
    30s
  • Q12
    In the sentence, 'The chef used a variety of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish', what does enhance mean?
    maintain
    improve
    destroy
    ignore
    30s
  • Q13
    In the sentence, 'The football player exhibited exceptional agility on the field', what does agility mean?
    intelligence
    patience
    nimbleness
    strength
    30s
  • Q14
    In the sentence, 'The teacher explained the concept in a clear and concise manner', what does concise mean?
    confusing
    succinct
    detailed
    repetitive
    30s
  • Q15
    In the sentence, 'The artist painted a vibrant masterpiece using bold colors', what does vibrant mean?
    quiet
    plain
    lively
    dull
    30s

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