
Defining Words in Context
Quiz by Britta Lyman
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- Q1What does the word 'frantic' mean in the following sentence: 'The teacher became frantic when she realized she had lost her keys'?sleepyfocusedrelaxedpanicked30s
- Q2What does the word 'exhilarating' mean in the following sentence: 'The roller coaster ride was exhilarating for the thrill-seekers'?peacefulexcitingconfusingboring30s
- Q3What does the word 'ominous' mean in the following sentence: 'The dark clouds in the sky were ominous, signaling an incoming storm'?brightquietthreateningfriendly30s
- Q4What does the word 'perplexed' mean in the following sentence: 'Mary looked perplexed as she tried to solve the difficult puzzle'?confusedhappyrelievedconfident30s
- Q5What does the word 'vivid' mean in the following sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to create a beautiful painting'?darkinvisibledullbright30s
- Q6What does the word 'monotonous' mean in the following sentence: 'The repetitive sound of the dripping faucet became monotonous to the homeowner'?excitingboringcolorfulrelaxing30s
- Q7What does the word 'dejected' mean in the following sentence: 'After losing the championship game, the players looked dejected as they walked off the field'?cheerfulproudsadexcited30s
- Q8What does the word 'nostalgic' mean in the following sentence: 'Listening to her favorite childhood song made Sarah feel nostalgic for the good old days'?excitedindifferentsentimentalserious30s
- Q9What does the word 'exquisite' mean in the following sentence: 'The chef prepared an exquisite meal for the guests'?plainblandmessybeautifully made30s
- Q10In the sentence, 'The detective diligently searched for clues to solve the mystery', what does diligently mean?eagerlycarefullyhappilyquickly30s
- Q11In the sentence, 'The toddler was very curious and wanted to explore every corner of the room', what does curious mean?tiredinquisitiveshyhappy30s
- Q12In the sentence, 'The chef used a variety of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish', what does enhance mean?maintainimprovedestroyignore30s
- Q13In the sentence, 'The football player exhibited exceptional agility on the field', what does agility mean?intelligencepatiencenimblenessstrength30s
- Q14In the sentence, 'The teacher explained the concept in a clear and concise manner', what does concise mean?confusingsuccinctdetailedrepetitive30s
- Q15In the sentence, 'The artist painted a vibrant masterpiece using bold colors', what does vibrant mean?quietplainlivelydull30s