The Pearl Ch. 1-3 Vocabulary Quizs

discontentedly

• In a way that shows satisfaction or happiness.

• In a way that shows dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

• In a way that shows indifference or neutrality.

• In a way that shows excitement or joy.

lucent

• Glowing with or giving off light.

• Opaque and dark.

• Reflecting light but not emitting it.

• Dull and lifeless.

merged

• Combined or united into a single entity.

• Separated into distinct parts.

• Increased in size or volume.

• Divided into smaller sections.

ceaseless

• Unending; continuous.

• Temporary; fleeting.

• Occasional; intermittent.

• Limited; finite.

avarice

• Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

• A strong desire for knowledge and learning.

• A state of being content with what one has.

• An intense fear of losing money.

judicious

• Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

• Lacking in good judgment or sense.

• Characterized by impulsiveness and rashness.

• Exhibiting a lack of foresight or planning.

essence

• The outer appearance of something.

• The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.

• A temporary state of being.

• A superficial characteristic.

strenuous

• Requiring or using great exertion.

• Easy and effortless.

• Calm and relaxing.

• Simple and straightforward.

reassuring

• Serving to remove someone's doubts or fears.

• Causing anxiety or concern.

• Encouraging doubt and uncertainty.

• Providing false hope.

perceptible

• Able to be seen or noticed.

• Completely invisible or hidden.

• Difficult to understand or interpret.

• Only heard but not seen.