Vocabulary Quiz: Confusion, Pound, and More

A state of being bewildered or unclear about something.

The rain began to pound against the windows during the storm.

To scatter or disappear

<p>Extreme tiredness or exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cut or wound with a sweeping or cutting motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make a series of short, spitting sounds, often from a malfunctioning engine or when speaking in an uncertain way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To pause before doing something, often due to uncertainty or indecision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To confuse or puzzle someone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To hold onto something tightly or to stick to something physically or emotionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To talk quickly or continuously, often in a nervous or excited way, or to make quick, repeated sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Out of control, often due to strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sudden, panicked rush of people or animals, typically in an uncontrolled or chaotic manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pen or enclosure for animals, especially cattle, or to gather people or things into a limited space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A loud, confused noise, often resulting from a public reaction, typically anger or excitement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To pull something with a quick, sharp movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A soft, continuous sound made by some animals, especially cats, often when content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To twist or trap something in a complicated way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To feel around with hands in an uncertain or searching way, often in the dark or when looking for something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A long, difficult journey, often on foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove something by rubbing a hard or sharp object against a surface, or a harsh sound made by this action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To recognize or determine the nature of something or someone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sudden, painful contraction of muscles, or to restrict movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a careful and unobtrusive way, avoiding attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To swell or puff up, often in reference to something like smoke, fabric, or air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A short nap, typically taken in the afternoon, common in Spanish-speaking countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small decorative objects or trinkets, often of little value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To hold back, control, or prevent something from happening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a state of disrepair or ruin, often due to neglect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To show victory or great achievement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Too extreme or remarkable to be described in words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To persuade someone to believe or do something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bend or hang down, often from tiredness or weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A short trip or task, typically for someone else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who delivers religious sermons, often in a church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A small stream of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reddish-brown hardwood, often used in furniture-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A facial expression that reveals no emotions, often used to hide one's true feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A custom or belief passed down through generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The form of English that is widely accepted as the norm for formal and official communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deserved, often as a result of hard work or effort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facts, information, or objects that help prove something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To end a relationship or something into pieces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Comedy performed in front of an audience, or someone who performs such comedy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To tease or bully someone repeatedly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A state of being bewildered or unclear about something.

To strike repeatedly with great force; to crush with heavy blows.

A unit of weight.

To scatter or disappear, often referring to energy, heat, or feelings.

Extreme tiredness or exhaustion.

To cut or wound with a sweeping motion.

To make short, spitting sounds (often from a malfunctioning engine or uncertain speech).

To pause before doing something, often due to uncertainty.

To confuse or puzzle someone.

To hold onto something tightly (physically or emotionally).

To talk quickly or continuously, often nervously or excitedly, or to make quick repeated sounds.

Out of control due to strong emotion (fear, anger, excitement).

A sudden, panicked rush of people or animals.

A pen for animals or to gather people/things in a limited space.

A loud, confused noise, often from a public reaction (anger or excitement).

To pull something with a quick, sharp movement.

To break into pieces violently.

Causing a feeling of coldness or fear.

A soft, continuous sound, often by a content animal (especially cats).

To completely captivate someone's attention.

To bend down, often to hide or prepare to jump.

A small, portable bed.