“The Monster in the Cave” by Mack Lewis (vocab)

What word most likely means something is extremely large?

• cunning

• colossal

• folly

• helm

What word most likely means someone who gets what they want in a clever way?

• colossal

• hoist

• hospitality

• cunning

What word most likely means "a foolish act or idea" OR "the lack of good sense or judgement"?

• hoist

• folly

• hospitality

• treachery

What word most likely means a part of a boat or ship that is used to steer it--usually a lever or a wheel?

• colossal

• treachery

• vanquish

• helm

Which word most likely means to lift or raise something, especially by using ropes or machinery?

• helm

• hoist

• vanquish

• cunning

Which word most likely means the friendly and generous treatment of guests?

• hospitality

• vanquish

• folly

• treachery

Which word most likely means an act of betrayal--behavior that deceives, harms, or is not loyal to someone who trusts you?

• treachery

• vanquish

• cunning

• folly

Which word most likely means to completely overpower or conquer?

• treachery

• vanquish

• cunning

• folly

My brother didn’t see the (folly/treachery) in agreeing to take care of six dogs at the same time—until they all started barking at once.

(a)  

Joe realized he’d made a (colossal/cunning) mistake: He’d added a cup of salt instead of a cup of

sugar to the dough.

(a)