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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry --novel vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable
a)
Acrid
b)
Amiable
c)
Admonish
d)
Bland
e)
Coddling
2.
treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
a)
Acrid
b)
Amiable
c)
Admonish
d)
Bland
e)
Coddling
3.
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
a)
Acrid
b)
Amiable
c)
Admonish
d)
Bland
e)
Coddling
4.
warn or reprimand someone firmly
a)
Acrid
b)
Amiable
c)
Admonish
d)
Bland
e)
Coddling
5.
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
a)
Acrid
b)
Amiable
c)
Admonish
d)
Bland
e)
Coddling
6.
make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise
a)
Despondent
b)
Dubious
c)
Emphatic
d)
Formidable
e)
Flinch
7.
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
a)
Despondent
b)
Dubious
c)
Emphatic
d)
Formidable
e)
Flinch
8.
hesitating or doubting
a)
Despondent
b)
Dubious
c)
Emphatic
d)
Formidable
e)
Flinch
9.
showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly
a)
Despondent
b)
Dubious
c)
Emphatic
d)
Formidable
e)
Flinch
10.
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
a)
Despondent
b)
Dubious
c)
Emphatic
d)
Formidable
e)
Flinch
11.
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
a)
Gloat
b)
Haughty
c)
Indignant
d)
Malevolent
e)
Snide
12.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
a)
Gloat
b)
Haughty
c)
Indignant
d)
Malevolent
e)
Snide
13.
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
a)
Gloat
b)
Haughty
c)
Indignant
d)
Malevolent
e)
Snide
14.
contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure
a)
Gloat
b)
Haughty
c)
Indignant
d)
Malevolent
e)
Snide
15.
arrogantly superior and disdainful
a)
Gloat
b)
Haughty
c)
Indignant
d)
Malevolent
e)
Snide
16.
dependent on chance; uncertain
a)
Penchant
b)
Pensive
c)
Patronize
d)
Placid
e)
Precarious
17.
frequent (a store, theater, restaurant, etc.) as a customer
a)
Penchant
b)
Pensive
c)
Patronize
d)
Placid
e)
Precarious
18.
not easily upset or excited
a)
Penchant
b)
Pensive
c)
Patronize
d)
Placid
e)
Precarious
19.
strong or habitual liking for something or tendancy to do something
a)
Penchant
b)
Pensive
c)
Patronize
d)
Placid
e)
Precarious
20.
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
a)
Penchant
b)
Pensive
c)
Patronize
d)
Placid
e)
Precarious