Holes Ch 1-9 Vocab

What does the word "juvenile" mean?

• An adult

• A young person

• A teacher

• An animal

Which word means "to waste time or move slowly"?

• Dawdle

• Deftly

• Outlaw

• Wharf

What is a "canteen" most likely used for?

• Carrying water

• Writing letters

• Reading books

• Playing music

Which word describes something that is "empty and lonely"?

• Desolate

• Defective

• Convicted

• Deftly

What does "defective" mean?

• Working perfectly

• Broken or not working properly

• Very expensive

• Very clean

If someone is "convicted," what has happened to them?

• They have been found guilty of a crime

• They have won a prize

• They have traveled far

• They have learned a new skill

Which word means "someone who is not allowed by law"?

• Outlaw

• Wharf

• Spigot

• Juvenile

What is a "spigot" used for?

• To control the flow of liquid

• To write on paper

• To cook food

• To play music

Which word means "to do something skillfully and quickly"?

• Deftly

• Despicable

• Shriveled

• Convicted

What does "shriveled" mean?

• Large and full

• Small and wrinkled

• Bright and shiny

• Heavy and strong