The Hobbit Chapter 7 through 12 Vocab

What does "plight" mean?

• A celebration
• A difficult situation
• A type of bird
• A musical instrument

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If something is "unimpeachable," it is:

• Easily questioned
• Completely trustworthy
• Very peachy
• Illegal

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"Westering" refers to:

• Moving towards the west
• Dressing up like a cowboy
• Cooking western-style food
• Building a fence

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When someone "glowered," they:

• Smiled brightly
• Looked angry
• Glowed in the dark
• Whispered quietly

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"Mirth" is associated with:

• Sadness
• Anger
• Happiness and laughter
• Fear

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A "portcullis" is:

• A type of flower
• A heavy gate in a castle
• A medieval weapon
• A type of bird

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If you're "astride" something, you are:

• Beside it
• Under it
• On top of it with a leg on each side
• Running away from it

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"Solemnities" are:

• Jokes and pranks
• Serious and formal events
• Types of plants
• Ancient Roman coins

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"Enmity" means:

• Friendship
• Strong dislike or hatred
• Confusion
• Sleepiness

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If you're "laden" with something, you are:

• Free from it
• Allergic to it
• Heavily loaded with it
• Afraid of it

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