Words of the Day (Sep 2019) - quiz B

When I asked him why he wasn't at school, he just ________ and walked away.

1. leaked
2. purred
3. shrugged
4. thrived

I don't mind seeing blood really, but I'm scared of ________. I could never donate blood.

1. coasters
2. congestion
3. gazebos
4. needles

Susan wanted to have her ________ party downtown, but we ended up in a pub near her house.

1. bachelor
2. bacheloress
3. bachelorette
4. bachelorin

Check the bottom ________ of my desk. There might be some spare batteries.

1. abyss
2. drawer
3. puller
4. switchback

They make fun of him, because he's still a ________. At least that's what he told them.

1. margin
2. virgin
3. Virgo
4. virgo

________ are black and white birds that are attracted by shiny objects.

1. Buzzards
2. Hawks
3. Kestrels
4. Magpies

I don't understand why she doesn't ________ him. He's madly jealous anytime they go out. I couldn't stand it.

1. dump
2. chunk
3. recess
4. rid

He took every ________ to ensure his house was protected from burglars.

1. cautious
2. conscience
3. precaution
4. precautionary

I'm sure she'll be back in no time. She just had a few ________ to run.

1. arrangements
2. backlogs
3. errands
4. chores

Don't get ________ with me! You know perfectly well what I'm talking about.

1. cute
2. diet
3. mild
4. rude