The Thirty Nine Steps Chapters 7 & 8 Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "outrageous"?

• Calm and peaceful

• Shockingly bad or excessive

• Ordinary and common

• Quiet and reserved

Use the word "wretched" in a sentence.

• The wretched weather ruined our picnic plans.

• The wretched weather was perfect for a sunny day.

• The wretched weather was calm and peaceful.

• The wretched weather was ordinary and common.

What does "coherent" mean?

• Confusing and unclear

• Logical and consistent

• Random and disorganized

• Silent and unspoken

Use "inquiries" in a sentence.

• The inquiries were ignored by the authorities.

• The inquiries were silent and unspoken.

• The inquiries were random and disorganized.

• The inquiries were confusing and unclear.

Define the term "fateful."

• Insignificant and trivial

• Having far-reaching and often disastrous consequences

• Joyful and celebratory

• Calm and uneventful

Use "enterprise" in a sentence.

• The new enterprise was a great success.

• The new enterprise was insignificant and trivial.

• The new enterprise was calm and uneventful.

• The new enterprise was joyful and celebratory.

What is the meaning of "decanted"?

• To pour out, transfer, or unload

• To mix thoroughly

• To seal tightly

• To create from scratch

Use "infectious" in a sentence.

• Her infectious laughter made everyone smile.

• Her infectious laughter was silent and unspoken.

• Her infectious laughter was confusing and unclear.

• Her infectious laughter was insignificant and trivial.

Define "pantomime."

• A dramatic entertainment using gestures and music

• A silent film

• A musical concert

• A written novel

Use "brigand" in a sentence.

• The brigand was captured by the police.

• The brigand was a silent film.

• The brigand was a musical concert.

• The brigand was a written novel.