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The Pearl- Steinbeck- Chapter 3 Vocabulary Challenge

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Showing good judgment or wise decision-making.

a)
reckless
b)
foolish
c)
impulsive
d)
judicious
2.

define: semblance

a)
The outward appearance or apparent form of something
b)

The sound of something as it travels through space

c)

The act of tasting something

d)

The smell of something odious.

3.

define: precipitated

a)

To cause a undesirable situation to happen suddenly.

b)
To turn into a gas from a liquid
c)

To increase the chances of positive occurrence.

d)
To cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution.
4.

All these things Kino saw in the (a)   pearl...

5.

The act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect.

a)
praise
b)
disparagement
c)
respect
d)
admiration
6.

define: prophecy

a)
A fictional story with magical elements
b)
A prediction of what will happen in the future
c)
A scientific theory based on evidence
d)
A historical account of past events
7.

To change in form or appearance

a)
Maintain
b)
Preserve
c)
Modify
d)

Transfigure

8.

A blessing during a religious service

a)
hex
b)

psalm

c)
jinx
d)
benediction
9.

define: subjugation

a)

The act of giving up control voluntarily to a greater power or governing body

b)
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control
c)
The process of promoting equality and freedom
d)
The act of setting someone free
10.

to put on a false appearance : conceal facts, intentions, or feelings

a)
reveal
b)
expose
c)
dissemble
d)
uncover
11.

done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed

a)
obvious
b)
transparent
c)
overt
d)

furtive

12.

(a)   his brain with its beauty