Divergent Vocabulary #11

What is the best definition of the word "staunch" as used in the context of Divergent?

• To leak slowly

• Loyal and committed in attitude

• Easily influenced

• To persuade by flattery

Which word from the list is a synonym for "flexible"?

• Pliable

• Staunch

• Balm

• Guttural

In the sentence, "Her voice had a guttural quality, making her sound fierce," what does "guttural" most likely mean?

• High-pitched

• Produced in the throat; harsh-sounding

• Melodious

• Whispered

Which of the following is the opposite (antonym) of "selfless"?

• Generous

• Altruistic

• Selfish

• Caring

If a character in Divergent is "honing" their skills, what are they doing?

• Ignoring their abilities

• Sharpening or improving their skills

• Forgetting what they learned

• Hiding their talents

Imagine a scene in Divergent where a character's fear "dissipates" after a friend comforts them. Explain how the author uses this word to show a change in the character's emotions. Use evidence from the context to support your answer.

• The word "dissipates" shows that the character's fear increases.

• The word "dissipates" shows that the character's fear slowly disappears, indicating they feel safer and more at ease because of their friend's support.

• The word "dissipates" means the character's fear becomes stronger.

• The word "dissipates" means the character ignores their fear.

A character in Divergent "wheedles" information out of another. What strategy are they most likely using, and why might this be effective in the context of the story?

• They are using force, which is always effective.

• They are using flattery or persuasion, which can be effective because it makes the other person feel valued or important, leading them to share information willingly.

• They are ignoring the other person, which is effective.

• They are being silent, which is effective.

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "balm" in a figurative way, as might be found in Divergent?

• The balm healed her wound quickly.

• His kind words were a balm to her troubled mind.

• She bought a new balm at the store.

• The balm smelled like lavender.

If a character's courage is "petering out" during a challenge, what is happening to their courage? Use reasoning to explain how this phrase affects the mood of the scene.

• Their courage is increasing, making the scene more hopeful.

• Their courage is staying the same, keeping the mood neutral.

• Their courage is slowly fading away, which creates a tense or uncertain mood in the scene.

• Their courage is being ignored, making the scene confusing.

Which word from the list means "to arrest or take into custody"?

• Apprehend

• Wheedles

• Balm

• Honing