WorksheetsOpen Court U6L2 Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
It was a hot afternoon, and the railway carriage was correspondingly humid, and the next stop was at Templecombe,
nearly an hour ahead. What is the meaning of the word 'correspondingly'?
in a corresponding or similar way
in a corresponding or similar manner
in a corresponding or similar fashion
in a corresponding or similar style
It was a hot afternoon, and the railway carriage was correspondingly humid, and the next stop was at Templecombe,
nearly an hour ahead. What is the meaning of the word humid?
Moist and damp
Bone-dry and parched
Chilly and freezing
Windy and clear
The small girls and the small boy forcefully occupied the compartment. What is the definition of the word 'compartment'?
A small, enclosed section or space
An entire building or structure
A wide, open field
A group of people traveling together
The frown on the bachelor’s face was deepening to a scowl. What is the synonym of the word 'scowl'?
smile
laugh
grin
frown
The children moved listlessly towards the aunt’s end of the carriage. Evidently her reputation as a storyteller did not
rank high. What is the meaning of listlessly?
In a loud and disruptive manner
With great curiosity and interest
Moving quickly and with purpose
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
In a low, confidential voice, interrupted at frequent intervals by loud, petulant questionings from her listeners. What is the meaning of the word 'petulant'?
happy and content
calm and relaxed
irritating or annoying
patient and understanding
The children’s momentarily-aroused interest began at once to flicker; all stories seemed dreadfully alike, no matter who told them. What does dreadfully mean?
Extremely terrible
Slightly or barely
Fearfully and with terror
Cheerfully and happily
Suddenly, the children reacted favorably to the story; the word horrible in connection with goodness was a novelty that commended itself. What is the definition of the word 'novelty'?
something boring or uninteresting
something fake or counterfeit
something new, original, or unusual
something old, common, or ordinary
Which word means the quality of being on time or promptness?
punctuality
delay
tardiness
lateness
The aunt suppressed a gasp of admiration. What is the synonym of the word 'admiration'?
disregard
indifference
disgust
respect
He dashed into the bush, his pale grey eyes gleaming with ferocity and triumph. What is the meaning of ferocity?
Calmness and gentle behavior
Savage or extreme fierceness
Great speed and quickness
Confusion or lack of certainty
Her pinafore was so spotlessly white and clean that it could be seen from a great distance. What is the meaning of the word 'pinafore'?
A type of shoe that is used is wet weather to help keep feet dry.
A sleeveless garment worn over a blouse or jumper
A type of hat worn for special occasions during the year
A type of dessert that uses cream, butter, and sugar.
Which word means a small piece or amount of food?
chunk
morsel
bite
gobble
“For the next six months or so those children will assail her in public with demands for an improper story!”
What is the definition of the word 'assail'?
To defend or protect
To praise or compliment
To ignore or overlook
To attack or criticize strongly.
“Why weren’t there any sheep?” came the inevitable question arising out of that answer. What does inevitable mean?
Certain to happen; unavoidable
Unexpected or surprising
Important and meaningful
Easily ignored or avoided
