Hercules Quest Vocabulary

What does the word glared mean in the sentence below?

The teacher glared at the two students who were talking during the

test.

• A. yelled angrily

• B. stared fiercely

• C. smiled brightly

• D. listened politely

What does the word resourceful mean in the sentence below?

The resourceful hero figured out how to help his friends.

• A. clever at solving problems

• B. patient during a difficult time

• C. fearless in the face of danger

• D. generous with one's resources

What does the word coerced mean in the sentence below?

The firefighter coerced the cat down from the tree.

• A. forced

• B. interested

• C. pleased

• D. requested

What does the word unfortunate mean in the sentence below?

Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate.

• A. funny

• B. planned

• C. unbelievable

• D. unlucky

What does the word devised mean in the sentence below?

The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas.

• A. considered

• B. created

• C. ruined

• D. used

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Look before you leap.

• A. Think ahead of acting.

• B. Don't listen to criticism.

• C. Don't jump into puddles.

• D. Remember what is important.

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

• A. Don't take on too much.

• B. Don't eat when you're not hungry.

• C. Eating too quickly will make you sick.

• D. Don't think too hard before you decide.

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

• A. Plan your trip in advance.

• B. Look for sign posts along the way.

• C. Don't make a decision until you need to.

• D. Follow what other people have done before you.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A stitch in time saves nine.

• A. Helping others is the best way to make friends.

• B. Take care of your belongings, or you'll be ashamed.

• C. Learn basic skills before you attempt a major project.

• D. Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• A. Some things are worth more than others.

• B. Always take the easy way out of a problem.

• C. Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more.

• D. People with big dreams will always go further in life.