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The Monkey's Paw- Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fatal

a)

causing death

b)

wanting something very badly

c)

large amounts of something

d)

asking for informatin

2.

desirous

a)

wanting something very badly

b)

offering or giving something to a guest

c)

unimportant

d)

done in a secret way

3.

Torrent

a)

generous or friendly

b)

done in a secret way

c)

large amounts of something that is released quickly all at once

d)

forgetful or unaware

4.

Hospitable

a)

lacking strength or energy

b)

being generous and friendly towards guests

c)

unwelcoming

d)

asking for information

5.

Proffer

a)

done quickly

b)

the act of giving up a job or position in a formal way

c)

to offer or give something to somebody

d)

lacking strength

6.

Absentmindedly

a)

forgetful, unaware, or lack of attention to something

b)

having an evil appearance

c)

done quickyl

d)

a small amount of somethings

7.

Inquire

a)

done quickly

b)

being nice to somebody

c)

knowing the answers

d)

asking for more information

8.

Credulity

a)

the willingness to forgive

b)

asking questions

c)

making predictions

d)

the ability to believe somebody or something

9.

Frivolous

a)

important

b)

unimportant

c)

crucial

d)

priority

10.

Furtive

a)

soft and cozy

b)

loudly and obnoxiously

c)

done in a quiet or secret way

d)

simple minded

11.

Hastily

a)

lazy

b)

relaxed

c)

done quickly

d)

to start over

12.

Sinister

a)

very welcoming and generous towards guests

b)

having an evil appearance

c)

having a scowl

d)

looking lost or confused

13.

Resignation

a)

a formal way to quit or leave a job or position

b)

starting over

c)

a career

d)

the process of starting something and never finishing it

14.

Weary

a)

extreme confidence

b)

being bold or brave

c)

worried and scared

d)

lacking strength or energy

15.

Scarce

a)

plentiful and in abundance

b)

afraid or worried

c)

being unorganized

d)

a small amount; next to nothing