Refugee Vocab Quiz (Chapters 21-30)

The definition of the word flogging is:

• to beat with a rod or whip

• to beat with fists

• to beat someone violently

• to allow someone to be beat

Choose the answer that uses the word Refrain correctly in a sentence.

• I was going to make a joke, but I refrained.

• She was going to refrain at the party.

• He refrained himself and his car.

• It was not an option to refrain the cat.

An example of a synonym for the word Churn is:

• flail

• abate

• calm

• subside

The definition of Churlish is:

• marked by lack of civility or graciousness.

• marked by lack of tact.

• marked by lack of ability.

• marked by lack of indulgence.

Choose two answers:

An antonym for the word barricade is:

• blockade

• obstruct

• open

• allow

The definition of the word draught is

• a portion poured to instill fear

• a portion poured out or mixed for drinking

• a portion poured to create invisibility

• a potion poured for application to the body

A synonym for the word barge is:

• dingy

• paddle boat

• raft

• yacht

An antonym for the word respite is:

• lull

• informality

• pandemonium

• peacefulness

The definition of the word brash is:

• to be a humble person

• acting in a modest manner

• to be proper

• thoughtless of the consequences

A synonym for the word behemoth is:

• pygmy

• colossal

• half-pint

• runt