Vocabulary Expansion Quiz

1. What does it mean when someone is described as 'dazed'?

Feeling energetic and enthusiastic

Feeling joyful and content

Adjectiveunable to think clearly, especially because of a shock, accident etcdazed look/expression

Feeling calm and relaxed

The term 'dazed' specifically refers to being unable to think clearly, often due to a shocking or disorienting experience.

Explanation

The term 'dazed' specifically refers to being unable to think clearly, often due to a shocking or disorienting experience.

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2. What is the definition of a Fraud?

3) a form of entertainment featuring skilled performers

1) a sweet dessert typically made with flour, sugar, and butter

2) a type of fast food that is deep-fried in batter

3. What is lace?

Verb to move quickly or jerkily.

Adj.multi yarn red.

Noun plural the external covering of nuts and seeds.

Noununcountablea fine cloth made with patterns of many very small holes

Lace is a fine cloth made with intricate patterns of many very small holes, typically used in curtains or clothing to add a decorative touch.

Explanation

Lace is a fine cloth made with intricate patterns of many very small holes, typically used in curtains or clothing to add a decorative touch.

4. What is a tankard?

A musical instrument similar to a trumpet

A type of tank used in warfare

Nouncountablea large metal cup, usually with a handle, which you can drink beer from

A type of military rank or title

A tankard is a specific type of drinking vessel, typically used for consuming beer, and is not related to warfare, music, or military ranks.

Explanation

A tankard is a specific type of drinking vessel, typically used for consuming beer, and is not related to warfare, music, or military ranks.

5. ScoffDavid scoffed at her fears.

To comfort her fears.

To ignore her fears.

To respect her fears.

The correct answer 'scoffed' means to laugh at someone's fears in a mocking or disrespectful way, which is the opposite of comforting, ignoring, or respecting her fears.

Explanation

The correct answer 'scoffed' means to laugh at someone's fears in a mocking or disrespectful way, which is the opposite of comforting, ignoring, or respecting her fears.

6. What does it mean if you are feeling wobbly?

Being in a state of extreme focus and concentration.

Experiencing strong emotions or feelings.

Informalif you or your legs feel wobbly, you feel weak and unable to keep your balance

Feeling energetic and lively.

Feeling wobbly is a sensation of weakness and instability, typically in one's legs, resulting in difficulty maintaining balance.

Explanation

Feeling wobbly is a sensation of weakness and instability, typically in one's legs, resulting in difficulty maintaining balance.

7. Quizzical He sat and watched her, a quizzical look on his face.

Adverba quizzically curious look on his face as he observed her.

Verbhe quizzicalled her, trying to get some information about her.

Nouna quizzical expression refers to a type of facial feature that is very common among people.

Adjectivea quizzical expression is one that shows that you do not understand something and perhaps think it is slightly amusing

The correct definition of 'quizzical' as shown in the context of the sentence is an adjective that describes an expression indicating a mix of amusement and confusion. It is not a noun, verb, or adverb in this context.

Explanation

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