Words of the Day (Aug 2020) - quiz A

It was fairly ________ of him to ask her out. She's way out of his league.

1. bald
2. balding
3. bold
4. boldly

He was wearing a perfect ________ suit, but the pink tie was a bit too much.

1. bespeak
2. bespeaking
3. bespoke
4. bespoken

We were watching a peacock, showing off its ________ tail.

1. black
2. brownish
3. colourful
4. pinky

Stand up, dear, go to the lobby and ________ with the guests.

1. juggle
2. mingle
3. tangle
4. tinkle

The printer is obsolete ________.

1. and there is no better model than this one
2. because we bought it last week
3. but we can't afford a new one
4. so it should last another year or two

I tried to cheer my daughter up with a few hand ________.

1. puppeteers
2. puppets
3. puppies
4. pups

The light bulbs were a bit pricey, but I'm sure I will save money in the long ________.

1. horizon
2. point
3. run
4. take

He suddenly appeared in the doorway, holding a blank ________ and a few brushes.

1. boulder
2. canvas
3. mat
4. shed

She cut the melon into neat ________ and arranged them in a serving dish.

1. vegans
2. veggies
3. wads
4. wedges

Don't be so ________ and give me some of your cake.

1. clunky
2. greedy
3. chunky
4. needy