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There are two sets of 10 words each in this section. This is the first set.

1. To speak quietly and unclearly without opening the mouth so much
Choice 1 Mumble
Choice 2 Moan
Choice 3 Utter
2. To say or pronounce something


Choice 3 Grumble
Choice 2 Chatter
Choice 1 Utter
3. To talk quickly about unimportant things
Choice 2 Stutter
Choice 3
Ramble
Choice 1 Chatter
4. To speak haltingly, esp. with the repetition of some sounds
Choice 3 Chatter
Choice 2 Grumble
Choice 1 Stammer
5. To speak or say something very softly, without vibration of the vocal cords
Choice 1 Whisper
Choice 2 Stammer
Choice 3 Mumble
6. To say something as a complaint


Choice 2 Lecture
Choice 1 Grumble
Choice 3 Shriek
7. To say something in a voice that expresses physical or mental suffering
Choice 3 Lisp
Choice 2 Yell
Choice 1 Moan
8. To say something in a voice that expresses hostility or impatience

Choice 2 Slur
Choice 1 Growl
Choice 3 Stammer
9. To speak unclearly because of difficulty in pronouncing ‘s’ and ‘z’ sounds
Choice 1 Lisp
Choice 2 Mumble
Choice 3 Yell
10. To say something in a very loud high voice, esp. when surprised, afraid or in pain
Choice 2 Utter
Choice 1 Shriek
Choice 3 Growl