"The People Could Fly" Vocab Review

What is the definition of the term "Misery"?

• A state of great happiness

• A state of great distress or discomfort

• A feeling of excitement

• A sense of calmness

Which of the following is a synonym for "Tremble"?

• Laugh

• Shake

• Sing

• Calm

What is the antonym of "Labor"?

• Work

• Rest

• Effort

• Toil

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "Bawling" in the sentence: "The baby was bawling loudly in the crib."

• Sleeping

• Laughing

• Crying

• Eating

Which term best fits the definition: "To make someone feel calm or less worried"?

• Snarled

• Soothe

• Clumsily

• Croon

Identify the synonym for "Croon".

• Shout

• Whisper

• Sing softly

• Yell

Which of the following sentences uses the word "Clumsily" correctly?

• She clumsily danced with grace and elegance.

• He clumsily dropped the vase, shattering it on the floor.

• The cat clumsily leaped with perfect precision.

• The artist clumsily painted a masterpiece.

What is the definition of the term "Snarled"?

• To speak softly

• To growl or speak in a harsh manner

• To laugh loudly

• To sing gently

Which of the following is an antonym for "Misery"?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Anger

• Fear

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "Soothe" in the sentence: "The mother tried to soothe the crying child with a lullaby."

• Annoy

• Calm

• Excite

• Ignore