"Of Mice and Men" - Chapters 5 & 6 Vocabulary Practice

Which of the following words matches the definition: "brought low in spirit"?

• Discontent

• Hover

• Scorn

• Crestfallen

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Which of the following options is a SYNONYM (same meaning) to the word "Persuasive"?

• Deliberate

• Convincing

• Eager

• Malicious

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Which of the following options is an ANTONYM (opposite) to the word "Discontent"?

• Disappointed

• Upset

• Satisfied

• Considerate

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Which of the following definitions matches the word "Hover"?

• hang, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

• collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.

• fly or rise high in the air.

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Is the word "snivel" used correctly in the sentence: After mom told him their zoo trip was cancelled, Timmy sniveled on the ground for over an hour.

• Yes

• No

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Fill in the blank with the correct word: The professor's lecture was immensely boring, mostly on account of his terribly _________ voice.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word: After all of the gymnasts had gone, the judges came together to ________ their performance and decide a winner.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word: The class clown was always good for a cheeky ______ to whatever the teacher said.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word: As Voldemort screamed "Crucio!" Harry felt incredible pain in his body; he fell to the ground and ________ in agony.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word: The breakup was rough; now, every time Shayna saw him in the hallways, she turned away with cold _____.

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