CH. 15-27 Vocabulary Quiz/Prisoner B-3087

What is the meaning of "quarry"?

• A place where animals are kept

• A place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are extracted

What does "agony" refer to?

• Extreme physical or mental suffering

• A state of calm or relaxation

Which of the following best defines "reprieve"?

• A cancellation or postponement of a punishment

• A permanent increase in punishment

What is a "cesspit"?

• A deep ocean trench

• A pit for the disposal of liquid waste and sewage

What does "dawdling" mean?

• Moving quickly and with purpose

• Wasting time; being slow

Which of the following best describes "sympathetic"?

• Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

• Feeling indifferent or hostile

What does "tepid" mean?

• Very hot or boiling

• Slightly warm; lukewarm

What is an "asylum"?

• A place for entertainment and relaxation

• An institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill

Which of the following defines "gait"?

• A person’s manner of walking

• A style of writing

What does "preposterous" mean?

• Extremely reasonable and logical

• Utterly absurd or ridiculous