"The Monkey's Paw" Vocabulary

Which word is an antonym for prosaic?

• common

• boring

• exotic

• plain

Which word is a synonym for grimace?

• smile

• frown

• sadness

• glad

Which word is a synonym for resignation?

• acceptance

• denial

• rejection

• happiness

You should _________ with the families who lost loved ones in the war.

• peril

• condole

• bog

• grimace

Which word is a synonym for bog?

• lake

• river

• stream

• swamp

A torrent would be described as _______ moving water.

• slowly

• not

• quickly

• icy

Which word is an antonym of avaricious?

• selfish

• greedy

• selfless

• important

A talisman is thought to have _________ powers.

• infinite

• magical

• tremendous

• little

Which word is an antonym of frivolous?

• silly

• carefree

• careless

• serious

Compensation is received as ________ for something.

• debt

• charge

• payment

• money