Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word. CLOWNISH Handy Clumsy Graceful Happy Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Clownish means behaving foolishly, awkwardly, or clumsily - like a clown. Clumsy directly captures this lack of coordination or grace. Graceful is the opposite, handy means skilled, and happy is an emotion unrelated to awkwardness.