Vocabulary Quiz

The line of questions so exacerbated the witness that he refused to answer.

• calmed

• irritated

• confused

• amused

The teacher was incredulous when he heard the amazing excuse from the student.

• believing

• excited

• skeptical

• bored

The man decided that the actions by his enemy were reprehensible.

• commendable

• acceptable

• punishable

• praiseworthy

John Wayne often portrays taciturn characters in his movies.

• talkative

• silent

• humorous

• active

Although she was found innocent of treason, Mary was ostracized by society.

• celebrated

• shunned

• welcomed

He became much less pugnacious after he picked fights with boys who gave him major beatings.

• peaceful

• aggressive

• friendly

• joyful

His avarice increased with age, until it became an uncontrollable obsession for wealth.

• generosity

• greed

• humility

• kindness

It is imperative that you submit your application before May 1st.

• unimportant

• optional

• crucial

• easy

Although the lake was placid this morning, I knew it wouldn’t last long because of the upcoming storm.

• turbulent

• calm

• dirty

• cold

Creeping stealthily through the underbrush, the soldiers approached their enemies.

• noisily

• clumsily

• quietly

• slowly