Holes Vocab

PERSEVERANCE means?

• to quit trying

• to keep trying and never give up

• to cheat

What does the word 'perseverance' mean in the context of the book 'Holes'?

• to quit trying

• to keep trying and never give up

• to cheat

• to rest

In 'Holes', what is the meaning of the word 'desolate'?

• lively and full of people

• empty and barren

• covered in water

• full of trees

What does the term 'excavation' refer to in 'Holes'?

• building a structure

• digging a hole

• planting a tree

• painting a wall

In 'Holes', what does 'predatory' mean?

• harmless

• friendly

• hunting or preying on others

• playful

What is the meaning of 'preposterous' as used in 'Holes'?

• reasonable

• absurd

• common

• expected

In 'Holes', what does the word 'intensity' refer to?

• lack of interest

• mildness

• extreme force or strength

• calmness

What does 'parched' mean in the context of 'Holes'?

• soaked

• dry and thirsty

• cold

• frozen

In 'Holes', what does the word 'scarcity' mean?

• abundance

• lack or shortage

• plenty

• overflow

What does 'venom' mean in 'Holes'?

• a type of plant

• a harmless substance

• poison

• a type of food