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The Giver Vocabulary Parts 1-2

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these words means "arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate."

a)

petulant

b)

remorse

c)

intrigue

d)

bewildered

2.

"Shane was mean and jeered at Pablo for coming in last place." Jeered means

a)

to like or have feelings for

b)

to chuckle or laugh quietly

c)

laugh at with contempt and derision

d)

to hit or punch

3.

What word means "capable of being perceived;  plain to see or comprehend"?

a)

somber

b)

bewildered

c)

jeer

d)

palpable

4.

Sofia’s gentle smile wheedled Mrs. Kajla to give her an extension on the assignment. Wheedle means ____.

a)

to be utterly confused or bewildered

b)

to find a solution or answer to a problem

c)

gently urging, caressing, or flattering

d)

to be concerned or feel pitty

5.

Which word means "deeply agitated especially from emotion"?

a)

distraught

b)

mystified

c)

wheedle

d)

jeer

6.

Jared had to sift through the huge stack of papers in his binder to find his permission slip. What does sift mean?

a)

to pout or throw a tantrum

b)

to be confused or perplexed

c)

check and sort through carefully

d)

to feel bad or regret something

7.

Which word means "to settle or find a solution to a problem, dispute, or contentious matter?

a)

solve

b)

sympathetic

c)

petulant

d)

resolve

8.

Lindsey was sympathetic toward Eva when she fell and scraped her knees during pacers by helping her get up. Sympathetic means :

a)

to make fun of or tease

b)

pity and concern

c)

to solve or find a solution

d)

to like or have feelings for

9.

Which word menas laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle?

a)

chortle

b)

petulant

c)

remorse

d)

bewildered

10.

Leah felt remorse for jeering at Joshua’s rejection. What does the word remorse mean?

a)

to punish or scold someone

b)

to be confused or perplexed

c)

to be moody and pout

d)

to regret or feel guilty

11.

Which word means "having an affection or liking for"?

a)

mystified

b)

bewildered

c)

fond

d)

petulant

12.

Mrs. Kajla and Ms. Rangel were impressed by the class’ capacity to remember all the vocabulary words. What does capacity mean?

a)

to feel guilty or bad for doing something

b)

to be confused or perplexed

c)

to punish verbally

d)

the ability to do or understand something.

13.

Axel chastised Alejandro when he tried to cheat on the test. Chastised means ____.

a)

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

b)

speak to someone angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.

c)

having an affection or liking for

d)

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

14.

Which word means childishly sulky or bad-tempered?

a)

remorse

b)

jeered

c)

petulant

d)

wheedle

15.

Cassandra did not study and had a bewildered look on her face during the test.  Bewildered means ___.

a)

perplexed and confused; very puzzled

b)

 childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

c)

remorseful or regret doing something

d)

calm, peaceful, and untroubled;

16.

Which word means to be VERY bewildered or perplexed?

a)

mystified

b)

bewildered

c)

petulant

d)

remorse

17.

Dylan had a serene look on his face when he listened to music. Serene means ____.

a)

to gently urge or grovel

b)

to make fun of or mock

c)

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

d)

to sulk or pout or be moody