Edward Tulane Vocabulary

What does excruciating mean?

• mean or disrespectful

• very painful

• treating someone badly

• really embarrassed

Find the synonym for the word surmised.

• amazingly

• judgment

• rotten

• concluded

"She finally decided to shove him among the dolls on Abilene's shelf." (p. 16-18)

This detail helps the reader understand the meaning of:

• vigorously

• diligence

• zeal

• cavalier

"Edward's body was mostly made out of china." (p. 3)
This detail helps the reader understanding the meaning of:

• ego

• torso

• zeal

• ennui

The way Sarah Ruth cradled Edward gave him a singular sensation. Which word is a synonym for sensation? ​ (a)  

• feeling

• fright

• annoyance

What does the word tremendous mean in this sentence?

• great; really good

• elephant

• terrible

What does the word 'mocking' mean?

• To be great

• To be happy

• To be sad

• To be made fun of

Complete the following sentences with the correct vocabulary.

• tremulous

• Edward took ____ at Lolly's rude remarks.

• umbrage

• To the ______ eyes of people in town, Lawrence and Nellie's love for Edward was odd.

• blithely

• The _____ of the waves took him by surprise.

• discerning

• Lawrence walked _______ through the town, singing, with Edward on his shoulder.

• ferocity

• Nellie gave a ________ smile when Lolly asked about Susana

"Edward felt strongly they were not quite the whiskers of a rabbit. He preferred as a rule not to think unpleasant thoughts." (p. 4)

This detail helps the reader understand the meaning of:

• jaunty

• specimen

• unsavory

• zeal

"She was determined to clean him. She vacuumed Edward's gold pocket watch right off of his lap." (p. 16)

This detail helps the reader understand the meaning of:

• ego

• unsavory

• speciman

• zeal