Ender's Game vocabulary 4-6

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word deftly as it is used in the text?

• in a fierce manner

• in a pensively sad manner

• without doubting or questioning

• in an agile manner

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word despicable as it is used in the text?

• vibrant

• repetitive

• heinous

• comical

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word diverge as it is used in the text?

• cooperate as a traitor

• sing by changing register

• come into being

• move or draw apart

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word emulate as it is used in the text?

• imitate

• make less severe or harsh

• prevent the occurrence of

• throw into disorder

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word lithe as it is used in the text?

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• moving and bending with ease

• putting an end to all debate or action

• skillful in statecraft or management

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word asphyxiate as it is used in the text?

• indulge in horseplay

• cry weakly or softly

• awake later than intended

• die from lack of oxygen

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word malicious as it is used in the text?

• having the nature of or threatening evil

• characterized by or performed with much energy or force

• easy to get along with or talk to

• broadly or extravagantly humorous

Which of the following is most likely to try to extricate itself?

• a penitent monk

• a fly caught in a spider web

• a strand of DNA

• a triceratops