Hobbit 5 & 6 Vocab

What does the word "glimmer" mean as used in the context?

• A loud noise

• A faint or unsteady light

• A type of gemstone

• A sudden movement

Which word describes something situated below the surface of the Earth?

• Subterranean

• Menace

• Pinnacle

• Benighted

What is the meaning of the word "wits" in the given context?

• A type of clothing

• A form of entertainment

• The ability to think and reason

• A dangerous situation

If something is described as a "menace," it is:

• A source of light

• A type of clothing

• A threat or danger

• A wise saying

What does the verb "smite" mean in the context provided?

• To laugh at

• To ignore

• To strike or hit hard

• To venture into

What does the word "venture" imply?

• To stay in a safe place

• To expose to danger

• To dress warmly

• To enlighten

What is a "waistcoat" as mentioned in the text?

• A type of weapon

• A man's body garment, like a vest

• A proverb

• A high peak or point

The word "abominable" is used to describe something that is:

• Highly respected

• Horrible or very unpleasant

• Extremely intelligent

• Risky or dangerous

What does "benighted" mean in the given context?

• Enlightened and knowledgeable

• In a state of intellectual darkness

• At the highest point of achievement

• Keen to learn

If someone is described as "keen," they are:

• Uninterested and bored

• More intense or strongly perceptive

• In a state of darkness

• Wearing a waistcoat