The Giver vocab. #3

What is the definition of the word "alien"?

• A person from another country

• A creature from outer space

• A type of plant

• A type of food

Which sentence correctly uses the word "assuage"?

• The teacher tried to assuage the students' fears about the test.

• The dog assuaged quickly across the yard.

• She assuaged the book on the shelf.

• He was assuage to the new environment.

Identify the synonym for "contorted".

• Straightened

• Twisted

• Smoothed

• Flattened

What is the antonym of "imploring"?

• Begging

• Demanding

• Refusing

• Ignoring

Analyze the meaning of "ominous" in the context of the sentence: "The dark clouds looked ominous as they gathered over the horizon."

• Promising

• Threatening

• Bright

• Cheerful

Use the word "placidly" in a sentence.

• The river flowed placidly, undisturbed by the wind.

• The placidly storm raged on.

• She placidly shouted at the top of her lungs.

• The car raced placidly down the highway.

What does "sinuous" mean?

• Straight

• Curvy

• Rough

• Flat

Which of the following sentences uses "sparse" correctly?

• The forest was sparse with trees, making it easy to walk through.

• The sparse cake was rich and dense.

• The room was sparse with decorations, making it feel cluttered.

• The sparse river was full of fish.

Identify the synonym for "vast".

• Tiny

• Narrow

• Expansive

• Limited

What is the antonym of "dejected"?

• Happy

• Sad

• Angry

• Confused