Chapt. 7-12 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "eddied" mean?

• Moved in a circular way

• Stayed still

• Flew in a straight line

• Disappeared quickly

What is the meaning of "dormant"?

• Active and moving

• Asleep or inactive

• Loud and noisy

• Bright and colorful

What does "convulse" mean?

• To laugh quietly

• To shake violently

• To walk slowly

• To sing softly

What is the definition of "tapered"?

• Became wider

• Stayed the same size

• Became gradually narrower

• Became rounder

What does "primitive" mean?

• Modern and advanced

• Basic and simple

• Complicated and detailed

• Futuristic and new

What is the meaning of "persistent"?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing firmly

• Changing frequently

• Stopping suddenly

What does the word "crude" mean?

• rude

• careful

• pleased

• simple

What does the word "rivulets" mean?

• streams

• lakes

• oceans

• waterfalls

What does the word "gingerly" mean?

• strangely

• simply

• carefully

• tough

What does the word "imbedded" mean?

• loose

• stuck

• firmly placed

• comfortable