Vocabulary Quiz

What does "accost" mean?

• To address someone aggressively

• A small cave

• Having a stale, moldy smell

• A coarse fabric made from natural fibers

What is "burlap"?

• A length of thread or yarn

• A coarse fabric made from natural fibers

• Being smoky or cloudy

• A worker who supervises other workers

What does "hazy" mean?

• Being smoky or cloudy

• A small cave

• A length of thread or yarn

• Having a stale, moldy smell

What is a "skein"?

• A length of thread or yarn

• A worker who supervises other workers

• A small cave

• Being smoky or cloudy

What is the definition of "musty"?

• Having a stale, moldy smell

• Being smoky or cloudy

• A length of thread or yarn

• A worker who supervises other workers

If the winds are described as "unrelenting," what does that mean?

• They are gentle and calm

• They are persistent and strong

• They are unpredictable

• They are decreasing in strength

Why might it be easy to get lost in a cavernous building?

• Because it is very small

• Because it is very large and has many rooms

• Because it is very bright

• Because it is very noisy

What is a possible consequence of being in a musty environment?

• Feeling refreshed

• Experiencing a pleasant aroma

• Feeling uncomfortable due to the smell

• Feeling energized

What might you find in a grotto?

• A large crowd

• A small cave

• A busy street

• A tall building

The writer's house has become a _______________ to his fans.

• wrung

• bereft

• shrine

• encrusted