Vocabulary Test #1 for The One and Only Ivan

Front

not combed; poorly groomed; disheveled

Back

unkempt

Front

To remain or be slow to leave

Back

linger

Front

Narrow opening in rock or wall

Back

crevice

Front

Words spoken sharply or angrily

Back

scolding

Front

To look or search for what one needs or wants

Back

forage

Front

Cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning

Back

Wily

Front

Gentle urging to get someone to do something

Back

coax

Front

diplomatic, gracious, discreet

Back

tactful

Front

to think, write, or speak about repeatedly

Back

linger