Blood on the River Ch. 1-9 Vocab Quiz

Which word means "A judge or civil officer with authority to enforce laws"?

• Diminish

• Magistrate

• Inclination

• Loitering

What does the word "Diminish" mean?

• To make smaller or less significant

• Lacking variety; dull and repetitive

• Mocking or making fun of someone in a hurtful way

• Showing contempt or a lack of respect

Which word is defined as "Lacking variety; dull and repetitive"?

• Exalted

• Monotonous

• Gullible

• Disdainful

What does "Loitering" mean?

• To hang around somewhere without a clear purpose

• Held in high regard or lifted up with great honor

• A natural tendency or preference toward something

• Easily fooled or tricked

Which word means "Easily fooled or tricked"?

• Taunting

• Inclination

• Gullible

• Exalted

What does "Taunting" mean?

• Mocking or making fun of someone in a hurtful way

• Showing contempt or a lack of respect

• Held in high regard or lifted up with great honor

• A natural tendency or preference toward something

Which word is defined as "Held in high regard or lifted up with great honor"?

• Disdainful

• Exalted

• Loitering

• Diminish

What does "Disdainful" mean?

• Showing contempt or a lack of respect

• Lacking variety; dull and repetitive

• To make smaller or less significant

• A judge or civil officer with authority to enforce laws

Which word means "A natural tendency or preference toward something"?

• Inclination

• Taunting

• Exalted

• Gullible

The judge, or __________, listened carefully before making a final decision on the case