Holes Vocabulary Chapters 29-42

Front

What does “feeble” mean in this sentence? “Zero gave a feeble smile as he lay weakly on the ground.”

Back

Weak

Front

What does “logical” mean in this sentence? “It seemed logical to dig in the same spot where Zero found the lipstick tube.”

Back

Reasonable

Front

What does “fidgeting” mean here? “Stanley was fidgeting as he waited for Mr. Sir to speak.”

Back

Nervously moving

Front

What is a “refuge” in this sentence? “The shade of the big thumb offered refuge from the blazing sun.”

Back

A safe place

Front

What does “mirage” mean here? “In the distance, Stanley saw what looked like a lake, but it was only a mirage.”

Back

A trick of the eye

Front

What does “protruding” mean in this sentence? “The rock had sharp edges protruding from the surface.”

Back

Sticking out

Front

What is a “precipice” here? “They climbed higher until they reached the edge of a steep precipice.”

Back

A very steep cliff

Front

What does “delirious” mean in this passage? “Stanley felt delirious from the heat and lack of water.”

Back

Extremely confused

Front

What is meant by “destiny” here? “Stanley wondered if this was his destiny, to dig holes forever.”

Back

Fate

Front

What does “fugitive” mean in this example? “The Warden called him a fugitive after he ran away with Zero.”

Back

Someone escaping