Vocabulary Quizs, Harry Potter chapters 7-12

Faintest (adjective)

• very slight; barely there

• extremely loud; overpowering

• completely absent; nonexistent

• moderately bright; noticeable

Engulfed (verb)

• enveloped, surrounding or covering something completely

• partially covering something

• to release or let go

• to attract or draw in

Beckoned (verb)

• gestured for someone to come closer

• shouted loudly

• ran away quickly

• ignored the person

Chortled (verb)

• chuckled or laughed

• screamed loudly

• whispered softly

• cried uncontrollably

Brandished (verb)

• to wave something as a threat in anger or excitement

• to hold something tightly in fear

• to throw something away in frustration

• to display something proudly in public

Spite (noun)

• a feeling of joy and happiness

• a desire to help others

• a desire to hurt or annoy someone

• a state of confusion and doubt

Swooped (verb)

• swept through the air quickly

• hovered in place

• descended slowly

• moved sideways

Drone (noun)

• a continuous noise; a buzz or hum

• a type of bird

• a flying robot used for surveillance

• a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air

Lingered (verb)

• remained; hung around

• left quickly

• disappeared suddenly

• moved around restlessly

Ensnaring (verb)

• capturing or trapping

• releasing or freeing

• observing or watching

• ignoring or neglecting