Witches Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Quiz

Joshua overheard the seniors plotting their plans for senior ditch day.

What does the word "plot" mean?

• A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

• A sudden flood, rush, or outpouring.

• To look steadily.

• To crush or squash, by or as if by stepping on.

While observing a beautiful sunset, Nataly decided to gaze at the horizon.

What does "gaze" mean?

• To track and follow.

• To look steadily.

• To stop.

• To hide.

Diego accidentally stepped into a muddy puddle on a rainy day and heard a sound.

Which word describes the sound made when Diego's boot crushed the mud?

• Squelch.

• Relish.

• Conceal.

• Tinge.

While walking home from school, Meladee discovered a peculiar object under some leaves.

What does "peculiar" mean in this context?

• Unusual and strange.

• A feeling of being certain about something.

• Dung of animals.

• Deliberately cruel or violent.

During class, Leo described a witch as 'vicious' because of their evil acts.

What does 'vicious' mean?

• Deliberately cruel or violent.

• So frightened that one is unable to move.

• Extremely unpleasant and shocking.

• A feeling of being certain about something.

While in the library, Jason heard a rumor about the teachers being witches.

What does the word "rumor" mean?

• A) A loud cry of fear or joy

• B) A currently circulating story of uncertain truth

• C) A serious disease in the lungs

• D) A settlement of a disagreement

Nick is trying to train and tame his new puppy.

What does it mean to "tame" the puppy?

• A) To bring the puppy under human control

• B) To stop training the puppy because of uncertainty

• C) To shout loudly at the puppy in fear or joy

• D) To comfort the puppy when it is sad

During a project presentation, Elijah starts to speak but hesitates when he notices everyone is looking at him.

What does "hesitate" mean?

• A) To make a loud noise

• B) To bring under control

• C) To stop or pause because of not feeling sure

• D) To give up something in a settlement

Andre wishes to complain to the school about the "extremely bad, disgusting, or unpleasant" food they have been offering. It was so bad he got a horrible stomach ache.

Which word best fits his description?

• A) Shriek

• B) Vile

• C) Compromise

• D) Consolation

During a surprise party for Leo, Brandon let out a "shriek".

What is a "shriek"?

• A) A type of settlement

• B) A disease in the lungs

• C) A loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise

• D) A story of doubtful truth