The Hobbit Vocab Ch.9-11 (pg1&2)

Which word BEST describes the telephone in this picture?

• ominous

• antiquated

• enmity

• waning

If something is indicating a coming evil or harm then it is

• flounder

• stealthy

• reek

• ominous

The boy looked _____, he was just skin and bones.

The swimmer had to FLOUNDER in the deep end until the lifeguard dragged him to safety. What does FLOUNDER mean?

• to struggle in a clumsy or helpless manner

• to cause delay, to be an obstacle

• drawing to an end, winding down

• adapatble

It's not clear whether the change will help or ____ our project..

What does ENMITY mean?

• a journey made for some specific purpose

• to struggle in a clumsy or helpless manner

• secretive

• a feeling of hostility or hatred

You must be _____ if you hope to sneak inside without being noticed.

Which is the BEST term to fill in the blank?

• waning

• ominous

• stealthy

• quiet

After camping for two weeks without properly showering, I started to REEK.

What is the best definition for reek?

• extremely hungry

• to smell badly

• exhausted

• no longer in use

Choose the best definition for WANING.

• to struggle in a clumsy or helpless manner

• to cause delay

• drawing to an end, winding down

• to float

Bilbo and the Dwarves are on an EXPEDITION to get to the Lonely Mountain and recover their treasure.

What is an EXPEDITION?

• a journey made for some specific purpose

• a very dangerous adventure

• indicating a coming evil or harm

• drawing to an end