Block 1: The Giver Vocab Review

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "vivid" in the following sentence: "The artist's use of vivid colors made the painting come alive."

• Dull

• Bright

• Faded

• Dark

Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the word "confide": "She decided to confide in her best friend about her secret."

• Hide

• Reveal

• Ignore

• Forget

Analyze the impact of the repetition of sounds in the following stanza: "The bells, the bells, the ringing bells, echoing through the night."

• It creates a sense of chaos.

• It emphasizes the silence.

• It highlights the tranquility.

• It adds a musical quality.

Determine the meaning of the word "emblem" as used in the sentence: "The eagle is an emblem of freedom in many cultures."

• Animal

• Symbol

• Obstacle

• Enemy

Using context, determine the meaning of "inadequate" in the sentence: "The resources provided were inadequate for the completion of the project."

• Sufficient

• Insufficient

• Abundant

• Excessive

Evaluate the use of the word "crescendo" in the following sentence: "The music reached a crescendo, filling the hall with sound."

• Beginning

• Climax

• Silence

• Decline

Determine the meaning of "unanimous" in the context of the sentence: "The decision to move forward with the plan was unanimous."

• Divided

• Agreed by all

• Controversial

• Uncertain

Analyze the figurative meaning of "tentatively" in the sentence: "She tentatively reached out to touch the mysterious object."

• Confidently

• Hesitantly

• Aggressively

• Carelessly

Determine the meaning of "exhilarating" in the sentence: "The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, leaving everyone breathless."

• Boring

• Thrilling

• Relaxing

• Frightening

Using context, determine the meaning of "obsolete" in the sentence: "With the advent of smartphones, many traditional cameras have become obsolete."

• Modern

• Outdated

• Popular

• Expensive