TBWHTW Prologue, Ch. 1, and Ch. 2 Vocab

What does 'taut' mean?

• Loose

• Tight

• Flexible

• Soft

Which of the following describes 'welded'?

• Carved

• Polished

• Joined metal by using heat

• Painted

What is the meaning of 'ailment'?

• Strength

• Sickness

• Wealth

• Happiness

What does the prefix 'Spec-' mean?

• To taste

• To see

• To touch

• To hear

What are 'washers' used for?

• To use with a nut and bolt

• To join wood pieces

• To clean surfaces

• To seal containers

What does 'Hail' mean as used in TBWHTW?

• Hail refers to ice pellets that fall from the sky or to greet someone.
• Hail means to come from.

• Hail refers to a warm breeze.
• Hail is a type of flower.

Which one below is a type of ailment someone could have?

• Cancer

• Cold
• Broken leg

• Pregnancy

What does Ghastly mean?

• Ghastly means shockingly frightful or dreadful.
• Ghastly is a term for a beautiful landscape.
• Ghastly refers to a pleasant surprise.
• Ghastly means a type of ghost.

Which sentence uses the adjective 'level' correctly?

• The table is level.
• She has a level of experience.
• The table is leveled.
• The level is table.

Which sentence uses the word 'taut' best?

• The rope was taut as it held the weight of the heavy load.
• The teacher taut the students about the importance of grammar.

• The chain was taut by the teacher.

• Her hair was taut in a messy bun.