Tuck Everlasting Vocab- Sections 1-5

What is the best definition for the word stationary?

• shaking slightly

• not moving

• moving quickly

• rotating and turning

What is the best definition for the word humbly?

• not very proud of oneself, underestimating your own ability

• someone who is very proud and brags about themself

• doing something that takes a lot of effort

• doing something forever and never stopping

What is the best definition for the word resentful?

• Feeling happy and grateful about something

• Feeling angry or bitter about something unfair

• Feeling confused or unsure about something

• Feeling excited and eager for something new

What is the best definition for the word self-absorbed?

• Always thinking about oneself and ignoring others

• Willing to help and listen to other people

• Feeling nervous and unsure in social situations

• Interested in learning new things from others

What is the best definition for the word timidly?

• In a bold and confident way

• In a loud and enthusiastic way

• In a quick and careless way

• In a shy or nervous way

What is the best definition for the word peculiar?

• Ordinary or common

• Boring or unimportant

• Strange or unusual

• Funny or entertaining

What is the best definition for the word melancholy?

• A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow

• A feeling of excitement and joy

• A state of confusion and uncertainty

• A sense of anger and frustration

What is the best definition for the word perilous?

• Safe and relaxing

• Boring and uneventful

• Dangerous and risky

• Easy and simple

What is the best definition for the word disarray?

• A state of order and neatness

• A feeling of calm and peace

• A plan that is carefully organized

• A condition of confusion or mess

What is the best definition for the word silhouette?

• A colorful, detailed painting

• A shadow or outline of something against a lighter background

• A blurry or unclear image

• A small, shiny object that reflects light