Holes Vocabulary Chapters 43-50

What does “inexplicable” mean in this sentence? “The lizards surrounding Stanley and Zero did not bite them, an inexplicable moment to the watching adults.”

• Easy to understand

• Hard to explain

• Exciting

• Funny

What does “distinctive” mean in this sentence? “The suitcase had a distinctive design, different from any other Stanley had ever seen.”

• Clearly different

• Very expensive

• Too old

• Completely empty

What does “evicted” mean here? “The Warden was effectively evicted from Camp Green Lake after the investigation.”

• Rewarded

• Removed

• Protected

• Hired

What does “adjacent” mean in this sentence? “Stanley and Zero sat on the ground, adjacent to the hole where they found the suitcase.”

• Near

• Opposite

• Next to

• Below

What does “precarious” mean here? “They were in a precarious position, surrounded by deadly lizards.”

• Safe

• Careless

• Dangerous

• Comfortable

What does “commotion” mean in this passage? “There was a commotion when the Warden tried to take the suitcase from Stanley.”

• Celebration

• Peace

• Noise and confusion

• Discussion

What does “strenuous” mean here? “Climbing out of the hole with the suitcase was a strenuous task.”

• Silly

• Easy

• Exhausting

• Relaxing

What does “tarnation” express in this sentence? “What in tarnation are you doing with that suitcase?” the Warden demanded.

• Joy

• Confusion or frustration

• Politeness

• Approval

What does “legitimate” mean here? “Stanley had a legitimate claim to the treasure—it was his great-grandfather’s.”

• Hidden

• Fair and lawful

• Imagined

• Random

What does “authenticated” mean in this context? “The name on the suitcase authenticated Stanley’s connection to it.”

• Questioned

• Confirmed as real

• Changed

• Removed