"A Good Man Is Hard to Find" Vocabulary

"A Good Man Is Hard to Find" Vocabulary

by H Carter

​asphyxiate

​verb. to be smothered or suffocated.

​Nickelodeon

​An American jukebox operated by nickels.

​Disposition

​Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.

​Embankment

​a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

​Dilate

​To enlarge; to make bigger.

​Frenzy

​A state of wild activity or panic.

​Jaunty

​Dapper or stylish.

​scholar

​A learned person; a bookman

​Predicament

​An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

​Parched

​Very thirsty.

Multiple Choice

What would be the MOST LIKELY to cause asphyxiation?

• Thick smoke that fills a room

• A refreshing glass of water

• A happy dog.

• Call of Duty:  Modern Warfare

Multiple Choice

Where would you probably find a nickelodeon?

• Inside of a bank.

• At the top of a mountain.

• In a restaurant or bar.

• Under the couch.

Multiple Choice

A person with a good disposition would probably

• Score well on a test.

• Be friendly.

• Have a nice car.

• Star in a new television show.

Multiple Choice

When would you probably see an embankment?

• While swimming at the pool.

• While taking a test at school.

• While driving across the country.

• While flying into outer space.

Multiple Choice

An eye that dilates would

• Get wider

• Get smaller

• Get redder

• Get blinder

Multiple Choice

A bee hive that is in a frenzy would be

• Flying around, stinging everythign in sight.

• Buzzing peacefully.

• Sleeping.

• Looking for a new home.

Multiple Choice

A jaunty outfit would be

• Old and tattered.

• Ugly.

• Only the color yellow.

• Stylish.

Multiple Choice

A scholarly looking person

• Looks angry.

• Looks educated.

• Looks tired.

• Looks like they are in pain.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be a predicament?

• Going on a nice vacation.

• Getting your head stuck in a jar.

• Watching your favorite movie on television.

• Finally deleting social media and realizing how much better life is without it.

Multiple Choice

If you're parched, which of the following would help you the most?

• A dry steak.

• A warm fire.

• A cool glass of water.

• A five minute break.