Holes Vocab Ch. 31-50

What does "fidgeted" mean?

• To move restlessly or nervously

• To sleep peacefully

• To walk steadily

• To stand still

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "refuge":

• The cake was a refuge dessert

• She found refuge from the storm in a cave

• The refuge was very noisy

• He refuge the ball across the field

Which best describes a "mirage"?

• A. A solid mountain

• B. A real lake

• C. An optical illusion

• D. A type of tree

What does "protruding" mean?

• Hiding away

• Sticking out

• Falling down

• Moving backward

Which sentence correctly uses "precipice"?

• He ate a precipice for lunch

• The climber stood at the precipice of the cliff

• She painted the precipice blue

• The precipice was very soft

What does "delirious" mean?

• In a state of confusion and excitement

• Very organized

• Completely quiet

Which word is closest in meaning to "inexplicable"?

• Simple

• Clear

• Unexplainable

• Obvious

"Astonishment" is best described as:

• Great surprise

• Deep sleep

• Mild interest

• Slight confusion

What does "precarious" mean?

• Safe and secure

• Dangerous and unstable

• Fast and efficient

• Slow and steady

"Strenuous" means:

• Easy and light

• Requiring little effort

• Requiring great effort

• Gentle and soft