The Most Dangerous Game Vocab

Which of the vocabulary words below would be the best fit to fill in the blank in the following sentence? The _________________ drowsiness of the night was on him.

• vitality

• sensuous

• General Zaroff

• mirage

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes the feeling of unease or anxiety in a dangerous situation?

• A) Peril

• B) Tranquility

• C) Euphoria

• D) Serenity

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'palpable' as used in the context of a tense atmosphere?

• A) Tangible

• B) Invisible

• C) Imaginary

• D) Distant

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the story, which word would best describe a character who is cunning and deceitful?

• A) Naive

• B) Guileful

• C) Honest

• D) Clumsy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which vocabulary word would best fit in the sentence: The hunter moved with __________ through the dense forest.

• A) Clumsiness

• B) Stealth

• C) Noise

• D) Hesitation

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'indolently' mean in the context of someone lounging on a couch?

• A) Lazily

• B) Energetically

• C) Hurriedly

• D) Anxiously

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word best describes a feeling of intense fear or dread?

• A) Terror

• B) Joy

• C) Calm

• D) Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of 'tangible' when referring to evidence?

• A) Abstract

• B) Concrete

• C) Imaginary

• D) Theoretical

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which word would best describe a person who is overly confident and arrogant?

• A) Humble

• B) Modest

• C) Pompous

• D) Shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the context of a story, what does 'quarry' refer to?

• A) A type of rock

• B) A hunted animal

• C) A safe haven

• D) A tool

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4