IOBD Vocab: Chaps 1-9

Match each word with the correct definition.

• chased

• idle

• unoccupied and inactive

• pursued

• hidden

• concealed

Match each word with the correct definition.

• think about

• mischief

• trouble

• retreat

• withdraw or draw back

• ponder

Match each word with the correct definition.

• did not allow

• scarce

• sad, mournful

• forbade

• rare

• forlorn

The spy carefully ___________ the secret documents in a hidden compartment in his briefcase.

• concealed

• idled

• pursued

Instead of doing their chores, the siblings spent the afternoon __________, watching TV and playing video games.

• concealed

• idle

• pursued

After the big game, the star player was __________ by fans seeking autographs.

• concealed

• idled

• pursued

When the enemy troops advanced, our forces had to __________ to a safer position.

• retreat

• mischief

• ponder

Despite their mother's warnings against causing __________, the twins still found ways to pull pranks.

• retreat

• mischief

• ponder

Sitting alone on the park bench, Maya began to __________ her options for the future.

• retreat

• mischief

• ponder

After getting separated from the hiking group, the __________ child felt scared and alone in the forest.

• forlorn

• forbade

• scarce