Vocabulary Test #3 - Human Emotions And Actions

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    Joanne is in low spirits.  She is ___ about her work situation.  

    • DESOLATE
    • DESPERATE
    • DEPRESSED
    • DESCRIPTIVE
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  • 2. 

    Sujin must not ___ in self-pity any longer.  He needs to get out of his misery.  

    • LIVE

    • SINK

    • SOAK

    • WALLOW

    Correct Answer
    A. WALLOW
    Explanation
    Sujin must not wallow in self-pity any longer. This means that he should not indulge or immerse himself in his feelings of self-pity. Instead, he needs to get out of his misery and move forward.

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  • 3. 

    When the singer sang off tune, the crowd ___ at her.  

    • JEERED

    • LEERED 

    • SCOFFED

    • SNEERED

    Correct Answer
    A. JEERED
    Explanation
    When the singer sang off tune, the crowd jeered at her. Jeering is an act of expressing disapproval or ridicule towards someone or something. In this context, the crowd's jeering indicates their negative reaction to the singer's performance.

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  • 4. 

    Harry scratched his head.  He was ___ because the shirt he had thrown away had reappeared in his cupboard.  

    • CROSS

    • UPSET

    • PUZZLED

    • FRUSTRATED

    Correct Answer
    A. PUZZLED
    Explanation
    Harry scratched his head because the shirt he had thrown away had reappeared in his cupboard. This suggests that Harry is confused or puzzled by the situation. He is trying to understand how the shirt returned to his cupboard despite him getting rid of it.

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  • 5. 

    We were ___ by the news of a father abusing his daughter.  How could a parent harm his own flesh and blood? 

    • FLOORED

    • APPALLED

    • CONFUSED

    • BEFUDDLED

    Correct Answer
    A. APPALLED
    Explanation
    The word "appalled" means to be shocked or disgusted by something. In this context, the news of a father abusing his daughter is extremely disturbing and goes against societal norms and expectations of parental love and care. The word "appalled" accurately describes the strong negative emotions and disbelief that one would feel upon hearing such news.

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  • 6. 

    Lucas was ___ to the pain.  he had been through so many misfortunes in life that nothing seemed to be able to affect him.  

    • IMMUNE

    • PERVERSE

    • SENSELESS

    • INATTENTIVE

    Correct Answer
    A. IMMUNE
    Explanation
    Lucas had experienced numerous misfortunes in his life, which had made him immune to pain. This suggests that he has developed a strong resilience and emotional strength, enabling him to withstand any negative experiences without being affected by them.

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  • 7. 

    Sam is always ___ with Sally, but it is all in the name of good fun.  

    • TRADING

    • BANTERING

    • QUARRELLING

    • COLLABORATING

    Correct Answer
    A. BANTERING
    Explanation
    Sam is always bantering with Sally, but it is all in the name of good fun. Bantering refers to playful teasing or joking between two people. In this context, Sam and Sally engage in bantering as a way to have fun and entertain each other.

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  • 8. 

    I feel quite ___ talking about my younger days.  

    • NOSTALGIC

    • EVOCATIVE

    • OPPRESSIVE

    • SENTIMENTAL

    Correct Answer
    A. NOSTALGIC
    Explanation
    The word "nostalgic" refers to a feeling of longing or affection for the past, particularly for happy memories. In the given sentence, the speaker expresses that they feel quite nostalgic when talking about their younger days. This suggests that discussing their past brings about a sense of fondness and wistfulness for the experiences and moments they had during that time.

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  • 9. 

    Janice is talkative.  She enjoys ___ on about nothing in particular even though no one is actually listening to her.  

    • LECTURING

    • RAMBLING

    • GIBBERING

    • BLABBERING 

    Correct Answer
    A. BLABBERING 
    Explanation
    Janice's talkative nature is evident in the fact that she enjoys blabbering on about nothing in particular, even when no one is listening. Blabbering refers to speaking in a rapid, incoherent, or foolish manner, which fits Janice's behavior of talking without a specific topic or purpose.

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  • 10. 

    Hashim ___ with embarrassment when he realised that he had not done up his zip.  

    • TWISTED

    • WRIGGLED

    • TWITCHED

    • SQUIRMED 

    Correct Answer
    A. SQUIRMED 
    Explanation
    The word "squirmed" fits best in the given context because it means to twist and turn in discomfort or embarrassment. In this case, Hashim's embarrassment is evident when he realizes that he forgot to zip up his pants, causing him to squirm in discomfort. The other options do not convey the same sense of embarrassment or discomfort in this context.

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