Amber Guardians Bones of Ruin Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "apprehensive" mean?

• Enormous and huge

• Uneasy and fearful about something that might happen

• Sparkled with light

• Dazed and weak from lack of sleep

What is the meaning of "contorted" as used in the text?

• Shouted in a loud, deep voice

• Twisted in a violent way

• Excellent or great

• Swallowed fearfully

Which of the following best describes the term "distracted"?

• Not concentrating, or paying attention to something else

• Laying open or uncovered

• Collision

• Signalled with his hand

Choose the correct definition for "groggily."

• Enormous, huge

• Dazed and weak from lack of sleep

• Excellent or great

• Uneasy and fearful about something that might happen

What does "immense" mean?

• Collision

• Sparkled with light

• Enormous, huge

• Shouted in a loud, deep voice

What does the word "musty" mean?

• A fresh, floral scent

• A stale smell as in a room which has been closed for a long time with no fresh air

• A strong, overpowering odor

• A sweet, pleasant aroma

What is the meaning of "outwit"?

• To physically overpower someone

• To deceive someone cleverly

• To cleverly get the better of someone

• To follow someone secretly

Which definition best fits the word "overwhelmed"?

• Extremely excited

• Overpowered by something

• Underwhelmed by the situation

• Calm and collected

What does "parched" mean?

• Extremely cold and icy

• Moderately warm

• Hot and dry

• Wet and humid

The word "piercing" best describes a sound that is:

• Quiet and soothing

• Loud and shrill

• Harmonious and melodious

• Deep and resonant