Holes Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'shrill' mean?

Back

A high-pitched and piercing sound, often unpleasant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'condemned'?

Back

To express strong disapproval of something or to declare it as wrong.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'dread' refer to?

Back

A feeling of great fear or apprehension about something that may happen.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'writhed' mean?

Back

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a 'refuge'?

Back

A place that provides shelter or protection from danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'defiance' mean?

Back

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the most dangerous animal according to Stanley?

Back

Lizards.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the vocabulary word for 'too bad or uncomfortable to stand'?

Back

Unbearably.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the closest word related to 'society'?

Back

Community.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a 'basin' in geographical terms?

Back

An area drained by a river and its tributaries.