Stella by Starlight - Vocabulary Quiz, Ch. 16-30

She held the reins with a firm grip, keeping them _____ as she guided the horse through the challenging terrain.

• befuddled

• laden

• taut

• unalienable

With a swift motion, the chef used a sharp knife to _____ through the ripe watermelon, creating perfect slices for the summer picnic.

• cleave

• suppress

• brandish

• rile

The complex math problem left the students _____, scratching their heads in confusion as they tried to make sense of the difficult equations.

• unalienable

• befuddled

• laden

• taut

His sarcastic remarks never failed to _____ up his classmates, leading to animated discussions and occasional laughter in the classroom.

• chastise

• smolder

• rile

• pummel

Approaching the unfamiliar trail, Sarah stepped _____, keeping an eye out for any signs of wildlife or hidden obstacles along the way.

• warily

• pummel

• cacophony

• coax

She struggled to _____ her laughter during the serious meeting, desperately trying to maintain a professional attitude despite the amusing stories shared by her coworker.

• coax

• suppress

• pummel

• smolder

The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the concept of _____ rights, asserting that every individual is endowed with inherent and irrevocable entitlements such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• unalienable

• taut

• laden

• smolder

To get the shy kitten to come out from under the bed, she had to _____ it with a gentle voice and a tempting bowl of treats.

• chastise

• brandish

• coax

• pummel

The knight rode into battle, ready to _____ his gleaming sword, striking fear into the hearts of his adversaries.

• smolder

• brandish

• suppress

• coax

With a sigh of _____, he tried to untangle the knots in the stubborn shoelaces for what felt like the hundredth time that morning.

• warily

• befuddled

• exasperation

• cacophony