Set 15 - Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "contortion"?

• A twisted or bent position

• A straight line

• A musical note

• A type of weather

In the sentence "The gymnast's contortion during her routine amazed the audience," what does contortion mean?

• A jump

• A twisted pose

• A dance move

• A mistake

Which word best describes "hasten"?

• To slow down

• To stop completely

• To speed up

• To take a break

"The dark clouds made Sarah hasten home." What does this sentence suggest?

• Sarah walked slowly

• Sarah ran quickly

• Sarah stayed outside

• Sarah enjoyed the weather

What does "outlandish" mean?

• Normal and expected

• Very strange or bizarre

• Perfectly reasonable

• Slightly different

Which outfit would be considered "outlandish"?

• A suit and tie

• A dress and shoes

• A costume made of plastic spoons

• A pair of jeans

A "terse" response is:

Choose the sentence that uses "terse" correctly:

• Her terse reply of "no" ended the conversation

• The terse story took hours to read

• He gave a terse speech that lasted two hours

• The terse celebration went on all night

If someone is making contortions, they are:

• Making food

• Running fast

• Twisting their body

• Writing a letter

To hasten the cooking process means to:

• Make it slower

• Make it taste better

• Stop it completely

• Make it faster