Roll of Thunder Chapter 8-12 Vocabulary Words

What does the word "condemning" most nearly mean?

• Praising

• Disapproving

• Ignoring

• Forgetting

Which word from the list means "very picky or fussy"?

• Persnickety

• Crescendo

• Frenzied

• Vulnerability

What does "despondently" mean?

• Happily

• Sadly

• Quickly

• Loudly

If someone speaks "reproachfully," how are they speaking?

• With blame or disapproval

• With excitement

• With confusion

• With joy

What does it mean if someone is "resigned" to something?

• They are fighting against it

• They have accepted it without protest

• They are ignoring it

• They are excited about it

Which word means "unable to move"?

• Traipsing

• Immobilized

• Frenzied

• Menacingly

What is a "crescendo"?

• A decrease in sound

• A gradual increase in loudness

• A type of dance

• A quiet moment

Which word means "walking or moving about casually"?

• Traipsing

• Frenzied

• Acrid

• Resigned

What does "acrid" describe?

• A sweet taste

• A pleasant smell

• A strong, unpleasant smell or taste

• A soft sound

If someone is acting "frenzied," how are they behaving?

• Calmly

• In a wild or frantic way

• Quietly

• Slowly