Vocabulary Quiz from Chapters 6 and 7

What does the word 'peroxide' mean?

• A fabric used in clothing

• A natural oil used for cooking

• A type of metal used in construction

• A chemical often used to bleach or lighten hair

Which word means 'to escape or avoid'?

• Implore

• Elude

• Subside

• Testify

What is the meaning of 'wistful'?

• Feeling angry and annoyed

• Feeling excited and energetic

• Feeling sad while longing or wishing for something

• Feeling happy and content

What does 'implore' mean?

• To sleep soundly

• To run quickly

• To laugh loudly

• To beg desperately

What does 'subside' mean?

• To disappear completely

• To become more intense

• To become less intense or calm down

• To rise quickly

What does 'indignant' mean?

• Feeling indifferent about something

• Feeling excited about something new

• Feeling angry or annoyed at something unfair

• Feeling happy about something fair

What does 'testify' mean?

• To sing in a choir

• To give evidence in court

• To write a letter

• To draw a picture

What does 'detached' mean?

• Attached physically

• Disconnected emotionally or physically

• Engaged actively

• Connected emotionally

What does 'hysterics' mean?

• Uncontrolled emotion, often crying or laughing wildly

• Joyful and cheerful attitude

• Calm and composed behavior

• Silent and thoughtful demeanor

What does 'conviction' mean?

• A lack of belief

• A strong belief OR the result of a legal trial

• A temporary feeling

• A casual opinion