Holes Vocabulary - Whole Book

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What does "inexplicable" mean as used in the context of Zero’s recovery?

Back

Hard to explain

Front

What does “distinctive” mean in the context: Zero’s distinctive way of speaking helped Stanley recognize him in the dark?

Back

Clearly different from others

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What does “evicted” mean in this sentence? The Warden threatened to have the boys evicted from camp if they didn’t obey.

Back

Removed from a place

Front

What does “adjacent” mean in the context of Stanley finding Zero lying adjacent to the water hole?

Back

Next to

Front

Climbing the mountain without water was a precarious journey. What does “precarious” mean?

Back

Dangerous and risky

Front

What does “commotion” mean in this sentence? There was a commotion when the adults saw Stanley carrying Zero out of the hole.

Back

Noisy disturbance

Front

What does “strenuous” mean in the context of the climb to God’s Thumb?

Back

Requiring a lot of effort

Front

What does “tarnation” express?

Back

Frustration or displeasure

Front

What does “legitimate” mean in this sentence? The lawyer claimed Stanley had a legitimate reason to leave the camp.

Back

Lawful or justifiable

Front

What does “authenticated” mean in the context: The treasure was authenticated by the lawyer as belonging to Stanley’s family?

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Proven genuine