Monkey's Paw Vocab 1-Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "radical"?

• Traditional

• Extreme

• Ordinary

• Simple

Which word means "to stop something from reaching its destination"?

• Torrent

• Intercept

• Poised

• Simian

What does the word "surveying" refer to?

• Ignoring

• Observing

• Destroying

• Creating

Match the word "poised" with its definition.

• Clumsy

• Balanced and ready

• Uncertain

• Reckless

Identify the meaning of the word "torrent".

• A gentle stream

• A violent flow

• A small puddle

• A dry area

What does "simian" refer to?

• Related to birds

• Related to monkeys or apes

• Related to fish

• Related to reptiles

Which word means "payment given for services or loss"?

• Apathy

• Compensation

• Presumptuous

• Consequence

Match the word "presumptuous" with its definition.

• Humble

• Overconfident

• Cautious

• Unassuming

What is the meaning of the word "consequence"?

• A random event

• A result or effect

• A beginning

• An unrelated occurrence

Identify the meaning of the word "apathy".

• Enthusiasm

• Indifference

• Passion

• Interest