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Gathering Blue Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"This has no _______________ ," vandara muttered. But she too was leaning forward to see.

a)

inert

b)

deft

c)

sullenly

d)

relevance

2.

Kira had watched from the weaving shed, each day, as Matt _________________ crept in to feed the animal.

a)

sullenly

b)

lavishly

c)

stealthily

d)

disconcertingly

3.

What is the definition for tousled?

a)

continuing without pause or interruption

b)

able to be touched or felt

c)

make (something, especially a person's hair) untidy

d)

characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development

4.

What word means inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous?

a)

Cunning

b)

Rivulet

c)

Impassive

d)

Impish

5.

What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous' as used in 'Gathering Blue'?

a)

Careful and precise

b)

Careless and hasty

c)

Joyful and lively

d)

Sad and gloomy

6.

In 'Gathering Blue', what does the word 'loom' refer to?

a)

A type of bird

b)

A weaving device

c)

A dark cloud

d)

A loud noise

7.

Which word best describes a person who is 'stoic'?

a)

Emotional

b)

Indifferent

c)

Joyful

d)

Angry

8.

What is the definition of 'vigilant'?

a)

Watchful and alert

b)

Sleepy and tired

c)

Careless and lazy

d)

Happy and content

9.

In the context of 'Gathering Blue', what does 'dystopia' mean?

a)

A perfect society

b)

A society characterized by human misery

c)

A place of great wealth

d)

A peaceful community

10.

What does the word 'contemplate' mean?

a)

To ignore

b)

To consider thoughtfully

c)

To laugh at

d)

To forget

11.

Which of the following words means 'to make something less severe'?

a)

Aggravate

b)

Mitigate

c)

Exacerbate

d)

Intensify

12.

What is the meaning of 'resilient'?

a)

Easily broken

b)

Able to recover quickly

c)

Weak and fragile

d)

Unchanging

13.

In 'Gathering Blue', what does the word 'sparse' mean?

a)

Thick and dense

b)

Thinly scattered

c)

Rich and abundant

d)

Colorful and bright

14.

What does 'ominous' mean in the context of 'Gathering Blue'?

a)

Promising success

b)

Threatening or foreshadowing evil

c)

Cheerful and bright

d)

Confusing and unclear

15.

Which word describes someone who is 'benevolent'?

a)

Cruel and harsh

b)

Kind and generous

c)

Selfish and greedy

d)

Indifferent and uncaring