Hatchet Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "wincing"?

• Smiling

• Flinching

• Laughing

• Sleeping

Which word means "to be filled with intense emotion"?

• Dormant

• Exulted

• Consuming

• Ruefully

The word "clammy" describes (a)  

• Dry and warm
• Wet and cold
• Hot and sticky
• Rough and hard

Which word means "to be very happy or jubilant"?

• Exulted

• Frantic

• Gnarled

• Crude

The definition of "gnarled" is (a)   .

• Smooth and straight
• Twisted and rough
• Soft and pliable
• Clean and neat

Which word means "to be done without realizing"?

• Marveling

• Instinctive

• Unwittingly

• Persistent

Match the following words with their meanings.

• Serene and tranquil

• Calm and relaxed

• Unhurried and deliberate

• Wild and hurried

• Silent and calm

• Slow and steady

• Frantic

• Quiet and peaceful

Which word means "to be filled with wonder"?

• Marveling

• Grimacing

• Chipper

• Abrupt

What is the meaning of "persistent"?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing firmly

• Being lazy

• Acting quickly

Which word means "to be very angry or annoyed"?

• Exasperated

• Motivated

• Chipper

• Dormant