The Giver by Lois Lowry - Vocabulary Quiz - Set 1 of 3

The tension in the room was so intense that it was almost _____ .

• palpable

• scrupulously

• conviction

• exuberant

Despite his best efforts to _____ his parents into letting him to go to the party, they remained firm in their decision.

• chastise

• aptitude

• wheedle

• indolence

Jerry had a natural _____ for solving complex mathematical problems, excelling where others struggled.

• conviction

• aptitude

• indolence

• chastise

The parent had to _____ his child for his disrespectful behavior at the store.

• chortled

• wheedle

• palpable

• chastise

Even though many doubted her, she spoke with such _____ that it was hard not to believe in her vision.

• aptitude

• chastise

• indolence

• conviction

When the comedian finished her joke, the audience _____ with laughter.

• chortled

• wheedle

• prestige

• exuberant

The children were _____ as they ran through the park, thrilled with their newfound freedom.

• palpable

• scrupulously

• exuberant

• chortled

The lawyer handled the case _____ , ensuring that every detail was addressed with precision and care.

• conviction

• scrupulously

• prestige

• exuberant

Earning a position at the top firm gave him the _____ and recognition he had worked hard for.

• prestige

• aptitude

• indolence

• palpable

His _____ was evident, as he avoided doing any work, preferring to relax while others completed the tasks.

• aptitude

• prestige

• conviction

• indolence