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

After losing the championship game, the team walked off the field looking _____ , their heads hanging low.

• dejected

• vigilant

• leaden

• augmented

The pain in his arm was _____ after the injury, so much so that he could hardly move without crying.

• languid

• leaden

• excruciating

• augmented

The villain threatened to _____ pain on anyone who dared to oppose his plans.

• leaden

• afterthought

• solace

• inflict

She added an extra note to the email as an _____ , realizing she had forgotten to mention something important.

• inflict

• afterthought

• impeded

• augmented

He found _____ in the comforting words of his friend during the difficult time.

• afterthought

• vigilant

• languid

• solace

On the hot summer afternoon, the dog lay _____ in the shade, barely moving.

• languid

• dejected

• augmented

• impeded

The sound of the crowd's cheers _____ his excitement, making him feel even more energized for the performance.

• augmented

• leaden

• dejected

• impeded

The night watchmen remained _____ , carefully scanning the area for any signs of danger.

• excruciating

• inflict

• solace

• vigilant

Their progress was _____ by the fallen trees blocking the path after the storm.

• impeded

• dejected

• vigilant

• solace

After working long hours without rest, her body felt heavy and _____ , as if she could barely lift her feet.

• inflict

• impeded

• vigilant

• leaden