Vocabulary in Literature 4.RL.4

We don't have enough knights to drive away trolls and dragons," the queen said glumly. "What shall I do?" What does the word glumly mean in this sentence?

• happily
• gladly
• sadly
• cheerfully

As he drew close, the troll stomped out and unknotted a huge sack stuffed with gold. What does the word drew mean in this sentence?

• moved
• pushed
• sketched
• stopped

Now he was being wrenched away from everything he knew, all in an instant, by a father he didn’t even know how to speak to. What does the word wrenched mean in this sentence?

• violently forced
• abandoned
• handed over
• secretly transported

 Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. What does ambivalent mean?

• mixed
• angry
• happy
• distrustful

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. What does detest mean?

• love
• hate 
• perform
• not test

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. What does the word beneficial mean in this sentence?

• helpful
• harmful
• pleasant
• example

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. What does the word vermin mean in this sentence?

• pests
• animals
• humans
• insects

 Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous." What does the word hideous mean in this sentence? 

• expensive
• cheap
• bright
• attractive

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.   What does the word particle mean in this sentence?

• package
• small amount
• leftover
• parts

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round. What is the meaning of the word pudgy?

• plump
• thin
• black and white
• babish