Ch 17-20 Vocab

Fill in the blank: The word 'permeate' means to ______ through something or to pass into every part of it.

• spread

• jump

• hide

• collect

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'permeate'?

• The smell of popcorn began to permeate the room, making everyone's mouth water.

• She permeated her homework quickly.

• He permeate the ball into the basket.

• The permeate was very delicious.

Fill in the blank: The word 'dejected' means feeling ______, disappointed, or hopeless.

• sad

• excited

• angry

• confused

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'dejected'?

• A) After losing the championship game, Sarah walked off the field feeling dejected.

• B) He dejected the ball across the field.

• C) The dejected was very tasty.

• D) She dejected her homework quickly.

Which word means 'to hesitate, stumble, or lose strength or confidence'?

• Inflict

• Faltered

• Encourage

• Inspire

What is the meaning of the word 'inflict'?

• to cause pain, harm, or something unpleasant to someone or something

• to heal someone completely

• to make something beautiful

• to give someone a reward

Which word means 'to cause pain, harm, or something unpleasant to someone or something'?

• Faltered

• Inflict

• Comfort

• Relieve

What is the meaning of the word 'ruefully'?

• Happily

• Showing regret or sorrow, often in a slightly humorous way

• Angrily

• Quickly