Vocabulary Quiz for The Giver

What does the word 'Meticulously' mean?

• Carelessly

• Thoroughly and carefully

• Quickly

• Lazily

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.6

Fill in the blank: 'Buoyancy' refers to the ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluids; it also refers to a _______ attitude.

• Pessimistic

• Cheerful

• Angry

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

What does 'Gravitate' mean?

• To repel

• To move away

• To move toward or be attracted to something

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.7.4B

Fill in the blank: 'Merriment' is associated with joyfulness and fun; lively and _______ activities.

• Boring

• Cheerful

• Sad

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

What does 'Chastised' mean?

• Praised

• Ignored

• Scolded or rebuked

• Rewarded

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

Fill in the blank: 'Disquieting' means causing feelings of _______ or worry.

• Happiness

• Anxiety

• Joy

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'Vividly' mean?

• Dully

• Intensely

• Quietly

• Slowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank: 'Vague' means not clearly expressed or understood; lacking _______ or detail.

• Precision

• Confusion

• Ambiguity

• Simplicity

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.3A

What does 'Apprehensive' mean?

• Confident

• Anxious or fearful

• Relaxed

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

Fill in the blank: 'Palpable' means able to be touched or felt; clear to the mind or plain to see; _______.

• Hidden

• Obvious

• Unclear

• Invisible

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.3A