A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 7-9 Vocabulary

What word means 'suffering from a liver disorder or gastric distress'?

• bilious

• melancholy

• sanguine

• jovial

What word means 'act of turning to for assistance'?

• recourse

• rejection

• departure

• obstacle

What word means 'not in a direct or straightforward manner'?

• obliquely

• quickly

• loudly

• openly

What word means 'providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining'?

• diverting

• tedious

• monotonous

• dull

• boring

What word means 'marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning'?

• pedantic

• gregarious

• lucid

• benevolent

What word means 'do away with completely, without leaving a trace'?

• annihilate

• decorate

• assemble

• postpone

What word means 'threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments'?

• ominous

• joyful

• serene

• benevolent

What is the meaning of the word 'sinister' as used in the sentence: 'There was something ominous to Meg in the very compactness of the room, as though the walls, the ceiling, the floor might move together and crush anybody rash enough to enter.'?

• wicked, evil, or dishonorable

• bright, cheerful, or happy

• large, spacious, or open

• old, ancient, or historic

What is the meaning of the word 'monotonous' as used in the sentence: 'Charles Wallace’s strange, monotonous voice ground against her ears.'?

• sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

• spoken in a cheerful and lively manner

• having a musical and pleasant sound

• spoken in a whispering tone

What is the meaning of the word 'efficient' as used in the sentence: 'And that’s why everybody’s so happy and efficient.'?

• being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense

• being cheerful and friendly

• being slow and careful

• being creative and artistic