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What does it mean to be completely puzzled or confused?

Melancholy
Arrogant
Bewildered (correct)
Defiant

What is the definition of 'intimidation'?

Purposely frightening another person through threatening words, looks, or body language (correct)
To lay or place something over something else
An aggressive and violent young criminal
A bitter verbal attack

What does the term 'tsunami' refer to?

A football field
A bitter verbal attack
A conference or meeting together to discuss a topic
A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor (correct)

What does it mean to 'skulk'?

To move about stealthily; to lie in hiding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'gridiron'?

Football field (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'deja vu'?

That eerie sense that 'I've experienced this before.' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'tentative' mean?

Uncertain (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes someone who is 'stone-faced'?

Stern; calm; showing no emotion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'furtively' mean?

Sneakily (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes 'predator'?

An animal that hunts other animals for food (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'squander'?

To waste (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sheepish' mean?

Acting embarrassed or ashamed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'diagnosed'?

Identification of an injury or disease (D) Signup and view all the answers