Holes Vocabulary Review Chapter 1-10

Charlie was convicted of a crime that he didn't commit. What does convicted mean?

• found guilty

• set free

• appeared in court

• in trouble

The desert is a hot and barren land. What does barren mean?

• dusty

• unable to produce plants

• sunny

• unlivable

A strange feeling came over us as we drove through the desolate town. What does desolate mean?

• old

• creepy

• small

• empty

She hastily gathered her things and ran down the street to catch the bus. What does hastily mean?

• angrily

• sadly

• cheerfully

• quickly

The public was in a panic when they found out about the scarcity of Twinkies. What does scarcity mean?

• ingredients

• price

• increase

• small supply

What does compacted mean?

• closely and firmly joined together

• the remains of an animal or plant that lived long ago

• the cloth that covers a couch, chair, or other furniture

• a feeling of wanting what someone else has

What does excavated mean?

• to have gone through something carefully in order to find an object

• to dig out and remove dirt or soil

• not having a goal or purpose

• very foolish or silly

What does preposterous mean?

• a feeling of wanting what someone else has

• very foolish or silly

• not having a goal or purpose

• to succeed in doing something

What does enviously mean?

• frowned angrily

• a feeling of wanting what someone else has

• closely and firmly joined together

• to dig out and remove dirt or soil

What does accomplish mean?

• to succeed in doing something

• not having a goal or purpose

• the cloth that covers a couch, chair, or other furniture

• a feeling of wanting what someone else has