Holes Vocabulary

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for the word "desolate?"

• lonely

• solitary

• vacant

• outrageous

• deserted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"Evict" means:

• feeling regret or sorrow

• to put out by legal process

• a place providing protection or shelter

• strongly marked or distinct

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank:

His muscles had strengthened, and his hands were tough and _______________.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Check all the correct synonyms for the word "deftly"

• quickly

• skillfully

• awkwardly

• nimbly

• preciously

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a concoction?

• an open space admitting fresh air

• to establish the authenticity of something

• the act of creating something mixing raw materials

• exceptionally great concentration

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word "perseverance?"

• far out

• determination

• endurance

• commitment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Check ALL the synonyms for the word "authenticated"

• prove genuine

• authentic

• real

• valid

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank to complete this line from the story.

The Attorney General stared at her. "He was obviously ______________ for a reason."

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Check all the synonyms for the word "refuge."

• shelter

• definite

• sanctuary

• overhanging

• resting place

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

List a synonym for the word "protruding"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4