The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary

What does the word 'peril' mean?

• A place to live

• A fear of heights

• Being in pain

• Danger or serious risk

Which word means 'to stir up or bring about'?

• Provoke

• Assent

• Disclaim

• Apathy

What is the meaning of 'hospitable'?

• Unfriendly

• Kind and generous to guests

• Dangerous

• Skeptical

What does 'grimace' refer to?

• A type of animal

• A lie told about someone

• A facial expression showing disapproval

• A reward for doing something

What does 'maligned' mean?

• Spoken about as if evil or bad

• Being bothered by someone

• Lacking in excitement

• A kind of music

What does 'dubious' mean?

• Doubtful or questioning

• Certain and sure

• Angry and upset

• Happy and joyful

What is the definition of 'assent'?

• A type of disagreement

• A facial expression

• Agreement or approval

• A supernatural object

What does 'disclaim' mean?

• To celebrate

• To accept responsibility

• To agree with

• To reject or deny

What is 'compensation'?

• A type of music

• A kind of game

• A type of food

• Something given to make up for a loss

What does 'apathy' refer to?

• Forgetting do something necessary

• Excitement and joy

• Lack of interest

• Experiencing pain