Vocabulary Quiz - A Wrinkle in Time

What is the definition of 'arrogance'?

• A deviation or defect from normal structure or behavior

• Prideful in an overbearing way

• A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

• Secret; trying to avoid notice

What does the word 'aberration' mean?

• A deviation or defect from normal structure or behavior

• Prideful in an overbearing way

• A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

• Secret; trying to avoid notice

What is the meaning of 'bravado'?

• A deviation or defect from normal structure or behavior

• Prideful in an overbearing way

• A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

• Secret; trying to avoid notice

What is meant by 'resilience'?

• Causing harm or distress intentionally

• Lacking distinctive or important features; plain

• Done without consideration or plan

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

What is a 'talisman'?

• To be filled with unexpressed anger; reaching your boiling point

• An object thought to magically bring good luck

• Using flattery to persuade

• Twisting of the body, often in pain

What does 'ephemeral' mean?

• Having or consisting of a physical body

• Lasting for a very short time

• Too great to be expressed in words

• Impossible to stop or prevent

What color is 'mauve'?

• A purplish pink color

• A repeated loud sound, often with a vibration

• Showing high moral standards

• Completely empty space

What does 'writhe' mean?

• To be filled with unexpressed anger; reaching your boiling point

• An object thought to magically bring good luck

• Using flattery to persuade

• Twisting of the body, often in pain

Explain 'ineffable'.

• Having or consisting of a physical body

• Lasting for a very short time

• Too great to be expressed in words

• Impossible to stop or prevent

What is the definition of 'nondescript'?

• Causing harm or distress intentionally

• Lacking distinctive or important features; plain

• Done without consideration or plan

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties