Story Vocab Review

Which of the following words means “to give up or reject something formally?”

• Insolently
• Renounce
• Cynically
• Haggard

Someone acting ‘insolently’ would likely…

• Whisper politely
• Obey quickly
• Speak with disrespect
• Laugh nervously

Which word best describes loud, wild laughter or shouting?

• Simultaneously
• Matronly
• Raucous
• Awe

If two things happen ‘simultaneously’, they happen…

• By accident
• At the same time
• One after the other
• In a loud way

To respond ‘cynically’ means to respond with…

• Excitement and joy
• Trust and optimism
• Doubt and sarcasm
• Fear and confusion

Which word describes someone with a tired or worn-out appearance?

• Corduroy
• Haggard
• Reformation
• Awe

A “reformation” usually means…

• A punishment
• A change for the better
• A kind of school
• An old-fashioned rule

What is a ‘veldt’?

• A control panel
• A baby’s room
• An African grassland
• A sedative

Which word means ‘to sweat’ or ‘release moisture’?

• Neurosis
• Perspiration
• Tantrum
• Sedative

What would a ‘sedative’ most likely do?

• Make you run faster
• Help you sleep or calm down
• Cause a tantrum
• Improve your vision