"On the Bridge" Vocabulary Words

What does “smirk” mean in the following sentence?

"I seem to have touched a nerve," said Malfoy, smirking.

— J. K. Rowling

What does “smug” mean in the following sentence?

”He gives me a particularly smug look when she ties the blue ribbon around his neck.”

- Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay

The opposite of smug is:

What does “sly” mean in the following sentence?

”He’s got a sly look to him, like a fox promising to be good around the hens.”

Which of these would most likely be considered sly?

What does “fraud” mean in the following sentence?

”As she started to suspect a fraud, her confusion turned to denial and then anger.” — The New York Times

What does “impulsive” mean in the following sentence?

”Most adults have a pause button in their brains that shields civilized society from impulsive, inappropriate behavior.”

The opposite of impulsive is:

Which of these is most likely to be called impulsive?

The opposite of pliant is:

What does “pliant” mean in the following sentence?

”If he wins, many fea he will appoint a pliant prime minister he can control— and concentrate all true power in his hands.” — US News

What does awestruck mean in the following sentence?

”Gnerer was awestruck as he watched the object split into two flaming pieces.”

Which of the following would leave you awestruck?