"Holes" Vocabulary Set 2 Chapters 7-15-2.0

What does the word "forlorn" mean?

• Very happy and excited

• Very sad and lonely

• Full of energy

• Angry and annoyed

Which word describes a place that is empty and without life?

• Desolate

• Engraved

• Diligent

• Paranoid

What is the meaning of "preposterous"?

• Completely reasonable

• Completely ridiculous or not making sense

• Very serious

• Very careful

What does "excess" refer to?

• Less than needed

• More than what is needed or allowed

• Exactly what is needed

• A small amount

What does it mean to "evict" someone?

• To invite someone to stay

• To force someone to leave a place

• To welcome someone warmly

• To ignore someone

Which word describes someone who is always thinking something bad is going to happen?

• Diligent

• Paranoid

• Forlorn

• Defiant

What does "presumably" mean?

• Definitely false

• Something that is probably true but not certain

• Absolutely true

• Completely unknown

What is "intensity"?

• A lack of energy

• A lot of force or energy

• A calm state

• A gentle touch

What does "engraved" mean?

• Painted on a surface

• Carved or written into a surface

• Covered with paper

• Hidden from view

What does "diligent" mean?

• Working very hard and carefully

• Being lazy and careless

• Acting without thinking

• Ignoring responsibilities