NTS Ch. 5-9 Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'Intoned' mean?

• Say with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice

• Speak loudly and clearly

• Whisper softly

• Shout with excitement

What is the 'Star of David'?

• A type of flower arrangement

• A five-pointed star used in magic

• A six-pointed figure consisting of two interlaced equilateral triangles

• A symbol of peace

What does 'Winced' mean?

• To jump with joy

• To laugh loudly

• To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement

• To smile broadly

What does 'Tentatively' mean?

• In a way that is confident and assertive

• In a way that lacks confidence

• In a way that is aggressive

• In a way that is humorous

What does 'Sprawling' mean?

• Arranged in a straight line

• Neatly organized in a small area

• Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way

• Concentrated in a single spot

What does 'Wispy' mean?

• Heavy and solid

• Fine and feathery

• Thick and dense

• Rough and coarse

What does 'Hazy' mean?

• Clear and bright

• Vivid and colorful

• Covered by haze

• Sharp and distinct

What does 'Specter' mean?

• Something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence

• A harmless illusion

• A pleasant surprise

• A joyful event

What does 'Outskirts' refer to?

• The central part of a city

• The outer parts of a town or city

• A small village

• A busy marketplace

What does 'Appliqued' mean?

• To paint a picture

• To decorate with pieces of fabric to form pictures or patterns

• To carve wood

• To build a structure