Vocabulary Quiz

What does "acclaim" mean?

• Approval, applause

• Bitter, sour

• Boast, brag

• Defect, imperfection

What does "brawl" refer to?

• A large, noisy fight

• A minor flaw

• A bitter taste

• A well-behaved animal

What does "dumbfound" mean?

• Astonished, stunned

• Extravagant, abundant

• Approval, applause

• Flashy, showy

Which word means flashy?

• Gaudy

• Docile

• Acrid

• Illiterate

The actor received widespread ________ for his outstanding performance in the play.

• Acclaim

• Criticism

• Indifference

• Disapproval

The ________ dog sat quietly by the door, waiting for its owner.

• Docile

• Aggressive

• Noisy

• Restless

Which word fits in the sentence: "The young athlete has great _______ and could one day play professionally"?

• retort

• vista

• peevish

• potential

• talent

What is a clever reply called?

• retort

• vista

• vicious

• potential

What word means "view, outlook"?

• potential

• retort

• vista

• peevish

Fill in the blank: "The hotel room was _______, with marble floors and a private pool."

• lavish

• plain

• modest

• simple