Vocabulary Review for 'Harrison Bergeron' Words to Know

What is the definition of 'Unceasing'?

• A) Never-ending; continuous without stopping

• B) The action or state of keeping careful watch

• C) Full of light; shining brightly

• D) Adjusted or measured with precision.

Fill in the blank: The rain was ________, pouring all day and night.

• unceasing.

• sporadic.

• light.

• intermittent.

Fill in the blank: The moon was ________ in the clear night sky.

• luminous.

• dim.

• invisible.

• dull.

What is a synonym for 'Calibrated'?

• Coordinating, aligning

• Adjusted, aligned

• Frolicked, pranced

• Unusual, irregular

Fill in the blank: The machine had to be ________ for accurate results.

• calibrated.

• adjusted.

• repaired.

• tested.

What is the definition of 'Consternation'?

• A) Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

• B) Obstacles or things that impede progress

• C) Skipped or danced around playfully

• D) Ran or jumped about playfully.

Fill in the blank: She felt ________ when she realized she lost her keys.

• consternation.

• relief.

• joy.

• indifference.

What is the meaning of the word 'Delicacy'?

• Fineness or fragility; something rare and expensive to eat

• Completely engrossing; holding one's attention

• Lacking desire or ability to compete

• Unclear or indistinct

Fill in the blank: The _______ of the porcelain vase made it fragile to handle.

• delicacy

• strength

• weight

• color

What is the meaning of the word 'Riveting'?

• A) Fascinating, captivating

• B) Lacking desire or ability to compete

• C) Unclear or indistinct

• D) To shrink back involuntarily as if in pain