LOTF Vocabulary Chapters 10-12

What does the word "reckon" mean?

• To judge to be improbable

• To judge to be probable

• To observe silently

• To explain in detail

Which of the following best defines "torrid"?

• Extremely cold

• Extremely hot

• Mild and temperate

• Wet and rainy

What is the meaning of "assimilate"?

• To divide into parts

• To take up mentally

• To ignore or reject

• To look over carefully

If someone is described as "earnest," what is true about them?

• They are uncertain in their beliefs

• They are characterized by firm, sincere beliefs

• They are sarcastic and ironic

• They are indifferent and uninterested

What does the word "daunt" mean?

• To encourage someone

• To make someone lose courage

• To praise someone

• To challenge someone

"Speculation" refers to:

• A) A firm conclusion based on evidence

• B) A hypothesis formed by conjecturing

• C) An established fact

• D) A formal statement

What does "ungainly" mean?

• Graceful and fluid in movement

• Lacking grace in movement or posture

• Energetic and strong

• Slow and deliberate

A person with "conviction" has:

• Doubts about their beliefs

• An unshakable belief in something without proof

• A temporary feeling of uncertainty

• A need for constant validation

Which of the following describes "woebegone"?

• A) A feeling of intense happiness

• B) Full of grief

• C) Filled with excitement

• D) Extremely hopeful

"Myopia" refers to:

• The inability to see objects close up

• An abnormality in eyesight where distant objects appear blurred

• A perfect vision condition

• An improvement in visual acuity