Vocabulary Quiz - Week 1 & 2

What does the word 'rueful' mean?

• Happy

• Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

• Excited

• Angry

Fill in the blank: My dog had a (a)   look on his face after he chewed up my expensive headphones.

What does the word 'exasperate' mean?

• Calm

• Make furious

• Soothe

• Ignore

Fill in the blank: The man was (a)   trying to scale a building without any safety equipment.

What does the word 'subordinate' mean?

• Higher in rank

• Lower in rank or importance

• Equal in rank

• Unimportant

Fill in the blank: The woman was (a)   when her boyfriend finally proposed to her.

Fill in the blank: Beyonce’s bodyguard is a (a)   presence because he is so large and tough-looking.

Which word means 'having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner'?

• Ecstatic

• Formidable

• Amiable

• Intimidating

What does the word 'formidable' mean?

• Inspiring fear or dread

• Easy to overcome

• Simple

• Weak

Fill in the blank: The word 'amiable' is synonymous with friendly and (a)   .