Vocabulary Test: The Yellow Wallpaper

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Which of the following words best describes something that is constantly changing in a wave-like pattern?

ravaged

perplexing

lurid

undulating (correct)

Which word is synonymous with 'gruesome'?

perplexing

undulating

lurid (correct)

subdued

What does 'interminable' mean?

Short-lived and fleeting

Quiet and restrained in a depressing manner

Infinite or never-ending (correct)

Characterized by disorderly behavior

Which word describes something that is strange or unusual?

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What is the most likely emotional response to a lurid scene?

Morbid fascination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors would be most characteristic of a subdued atmosphere?

Quiet and contemplative reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of something that ravages a community?

It causes widespread destruction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is most closely related to a person's biological nature?

Temperament Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely outcome of a riotous gathering?

Property damage and disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which word is most likely to describe a confusing or puzzling situation?

perplexing Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a subdued atmosphere?

riotous Signup and view all the answers

Which word is most closely related to the idea of damage or destruction?

ravaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary connotation of the word 'lurid'?

gruesome Signup and view all the answers

Which word is most closely related to an individual's inherent traits or characteristics?

temperament Signup and view all the answers

Vocabulary Test: The Yellow Wallpaper

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