The Call of the Wild Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Define the word 'insidious' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

• treacherous or deceitful

• friendly

• honest

• obvious

What does the term 'unwonted' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• usual or customary

• unusual or unaccustomed

• unwanted or undesirable

• unwilling or reluctant

Define the word 'malingerer' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

• a hard worker

• a fast runner

• a person who pretends to be ill, injured, or otherwise unable to work

• a brave fighter

What does the word 'retrogression' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• progress or advancement

• stagnation or standstill

• return to a former or less developed state

• rebellion or resistance

What does the term 'primordial' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• modern or recent

• primitive or ancient

• complex or advanced

• simple or basic

What does the word 'salient' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• hidden or concealed

• obvious or noticeable

• unimportant or trivial

• common or ordinary

What does the word 'indomitable' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• weak or easily defeated

• unconquerable or unbeatable

• friendly or approachable

• unintelligent or slow

Define the term 'inexorable' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

• flexible or adaptable

• unstoppable or relentless

• lazy or lethargic

• excitable or impulsive

What does the term 'implacable' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

• pleased or satisfied

• unforgiving or relentless

• scared or timid

• happy or cheerful

Define the word 'obdurate' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

• flexible or yielding

• stubborn or unyielding

• friendly or welcoming

• scared or timid