WorksheetsTKAM VOCAB. QUIZ - CH. 1-5
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
"Jem's fears of never playing football again were assuaged..." (7).
Assuage(d) means
To enhance or improve
To lessen or calm
To joke
To avoid
"The class murmured apprehensively, should she prove to harbor her share of peculiarities indigenous to the region." (21).
Indigenous means,
weirdness
one who practices archeology/ fossil exploration.
curiosity
belonging to a particular region or county
"His fists were half cocked, as if expecting an onslaught from both of us." (27).
Onslaught means,
A violent attack
An exciting adventure
An ancient dish
A disturbing discussion
"She was furious, and when she was furious Calpurnia's grammar became erratic." (29).
Erratic means,
Terrible
Irregular
Perfect
Funny
"Apparently she had revived enough to persevere in her profession." (30).
Persevere means,
to dance like no ones watching
to give up when things get difficult
to come back from the dead
to carry on in spite of difficulties
"Ain't got no mother', was the answer, 'and their paw's right contentious." (32).
Contentious means,
always ready to argue or fight
always ready to make peace with others
to break trust
to deny others fun
"I'm afraid our activities would be received with considerable disapprobation by the more learned authorities." (36).
Disapprobation means,
cheer
enthusiasm
disapproval
negativity
"The remainder of my schooldays were no more auspicious than the first." (37).
Auspicious means,
Distasteful
Favorable
Fake
False
"...she was only another lady in the neighborhood, but a relatively benign presence." (46).
Benign means,
kind and gentle
common
disliked
sad
"'No, said Atticus, putting his life's history on display for the edification of the neighborhood.'" (54).
Edification means,
entertainment
edible material
inspiration
education and instruction
