Vocabulary: Before Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"

What does the adjective "disarming" mean?

• Removing dislike or suspicion

• Causing harm

• Being aggressive

• Creating fear

What does the verb "condone" mean?

• To forgive or overlook

• To punish severely

• To ignore completely

• To celebrate

What does the adjective "imperative" mean?

• Absolutely necessary

• Optional

• Unimportant

• Unrelated

What does the adjective "uncanny" mean?

• Far beyond what is normal

• Completely ordinary

• Slightly unusual

• Easily predictable

Which word is opposite in meaning to "disarming"?

• Crippling

• Friendly

• Charming

• Rude

Which word is opposite in meaning to "condone"?

• Condemn

• Approve

• Praise

• Finish

Which word is opposite in meaning to "imperative"?

• Unnecessary

• Essential

• Royal

• Bossy

Which word is opposite in meaning to "uncanny"?

• Ordinary

• Weird

• Important

• Cautious

What does the verb "infer" mean?

• To make a reasonable guess based on clues or facts

• To describe something in detail

• To ignore information

• To memorize facts

What is the meaning of the noun "sequence"?

• A random collection of events

• The order in which one thing follows another

• A list of unrelated items

• A single isolated event