Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "gilded" mean?

• Covered with a thin layer of gold

• Made of silver

• Painted with bright colors

• Covered in dust

What action does "beckoned" describe?

• To shout loudly

• To signal or call someone to come closer

• To run away quickly

• To write a letter

What are "boughs"?

• Small twigs

• Large branches of a tree

• Roots of a plant

• Leaves of a tree

What is "camphor" used for?

• To make clothes colorful

• To keep moths away from clothes

• To polish furniture

• To clean windows

What does "stamping" refer to?

• Writing a letter

• Marking a surface by pressing down

• Painting a picture

• Singing a song

Who are "prigs"?

• People who are very generous

• People who behave in a self-righteous manner

• People who are always happy

• People who are very shy

What does "wrenched" mean?

• To have pulled or twisted something suddenly

• To have painted something

• To have cleaned something

• To have built something

What is "crockery"?

• Metal utensils

• Dishes and bowls made from clay

• Wooden furniture

• Plastic containers

What does "fraternizing" mean?

• To argue with others

• To form friendships in a social manner

• To work alone

• To study quietly

What is a "larder" used for?

• Storing clothes

• Storing food before it is cooked

• Storing books

• Storing toys