The Tell-Tale Heart Vocab

If you have acute hearing you...

• can't hear anything

• have muffled hearing

• have sensitive hearing

• have difficulty processing what you hear

A person who displays _______ has a high opinion of himself.

• audacity

• foresight

• vex

• gesticulations

Someone with great foresight probably plans ahead.

• true

• false

What is the best definition of scantlings?

• very little of something

• small wooden beams supporting the floor

• trash or litter left behind

• energetic gestures

If you ________ someone, you have upset of confused them.

• stifle

• acute

• vex

• supposition

What is the best definition of vehemently?

• mildly

• effectively

• vaguely

• intensely

Which word describes the feeling that people express when they criticize or laugh at someone in an insulting way?

• derision

• audacity

• suavity

• hearkening

Which is the best definition of sagacity?

• smoothness and politeness

• to be cautious

• intelligence and good judgement

• giving careful attention

If you refrain, you...

• speed up

• hold back

• continue at a normal pace

A wary person is probably...

• cautious and careful

• annoyed and grumpy

• sad and upset

• happy and energetic