Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz!

Question 1

As she sat in traffic, she felt doubtful that she would make it to work on time.

Accepted Answer

feeling uncertain

Question 2

Maria was a novice soccer player. It was her first day of practice.

Accepted Answer

beginner

Question 3

I was flabbergasted when I discovered I had won the art contest!

Accepted Answer

amazed

Question 4

The boat sailed gently on the tranquil lake.

Accepted Answer

calm

Question 5

Billy descended the stairs into his basement.

Accepted Answer

walked down

Question 6

Jason was in a somber mood when he heard the bad news.

Accepted Answer

sad

Question 7

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling.

Accepted Answer

tiring

Question 8

He was kicked off the team for lollygagging during practice.

Accepted Answer

messing around

Question 9

The employees are sure to make a kerfuffle when they learn about the salary cuts.

Accepted Answer

noisy commotion

Question 10

We watched the flag unfurl in the breeze.

Accepted Answer

unfold

Question 11

The little boy was mortified when he accidentally walked into the girls’ restroom.

Accepted Answer

embarrassed

Question 12

Edward found their conversations at the dinner table excruciatingly dull.

Accepted Answer

painfully boring

Question 13

It took a long time for the talkative teenagers to disperse and go home after the concert.

Accepted Answer

separate

Questions 13