Omelas Vocabulary Quiz

Which word describes behaving in a polite, proper, and respectful way?

• Lithe

• Archaic

• Decorous

• Naive

What is the definition of "lithe"?

• Able to move or bend easily and gracefully

• Acting like you’re more important than others

• A deep feeling of sadness

• Something that is boring or unoriginal

Which term refers to something very old or no longer used in modern times?

• Dulcet

• Archaic

• Imperious

• Melancholy

What is the definition of "melancholy"?

• A deep feeling of sadness or sorrow

• Something that is boring or unoriginal

• Able to move or bend easily

• Behaving in a polite way

Which word describes something that is no longer used in modern times?

• Archaic

• Dulcet

• Clamor

• Naive

Which word means a deep feeling of sadness or sorrow?

• Melancholy

• Clamor

• Decorous

• Lithe

Which word describes a sound that is soft, pleasant, and sweet-sounding?

• Dulcet

• Clamor

• Archaic

• Naive

What does the term "clotted" mean?

• Weak or lacking strength

• Thickened or stuck together in lumps

• Done too quickly and without enough care

• Very bad, unpleasant, or horrible

Which word describes something done too quickly and without enough care?

• Feeble

• Protrudes

• Hastily

• Vile

What does "protrudes" mean?

• Sticks out or extends beyond something else

• Boring, dull, or lacking interest

• The quality of making you feel deep sadness

• Unimportant or shallow