Vocabulary Quiz: The Landlady

Which word means "to stay in a place longer than necessary"?

• Brisk

• Linger

• Facade

• Compel

What is a synonym for "rapacious"?

• Generous

• Greedy

• Slow

• Calm

Choose the word that best fits the sentence: "The magician was able to _______ a rabbit out of his hat."

• Compel

• Conjure

• Emanate

• Tantalize

Which of the following words is an antonym of "congenial"?

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Pleasant

• Agreeable

In the context of a building, what does "facade" refer to?

• The interior design

• The front or face of the building

• The roof structure

• The foundation

Which word best completes the sentence: "The aroma of freshly baked bread began to _______ from the kitchen."

• Linger

• Emanate

• Compel

• Conjure

What is a synonym for "peculiar"?

• Ordinary

• Strange

• Common

• Usual

Which word means "to force someone to do something"?

• Brisk

• Compel

• Facade

• Congenial

Create a sentence using the word "tantalize."

• The delicious smell of the cookies was enough to tantalize anyone passing by.

• The building's facade was plain and uninteresting.

• He was compelled to finish his homework before going out.

• The brisk wind made it feel colder than it was.

Which of the following words is an antonym of "brisk"?

• Slow

• Quick

• Energetic

• Lively