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Vocab Refugee (Chapters 16-24)

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "abduction" mean?

a)

A peaceful negotiation

b)

A slow-moving boat

c)

A type of government

d)

The act of forcibly taking someone away

2.

What does "bulbous" mean?

a)

Long and thin

b)

Smooth and flat

c)

Small and sharp

d)

Round and swollen in shape

3.

What does "lenient" mean?

a)

Not strict or harsh

b)

Extremely cruel and unfair

c)

Very serious and angry

d)

Quick to punish

4.

What does "ominous" mean?

a)

Completely confusing

b)

Weak and unimportant

c)

Bright and cheerful

d)

Threatening or signaling something bad is coming

5.

What does "dubious" mean?

a)

Very confident

b)

Clear and obvious

c)

Doubtful or suspicious

d)

Excited and happy

6.

What does "sacrilege" mean?

a)

A peaceful prayer

b)

A great achievement in sports

c)

Disrespect toward something sacred

d)

A kind act toward someone in need

7.

What does "leviathan" mean?

a)

A huge and powerful creature

b)

A tiny boat

c)

A small and weak animal

d)

A secret plan

8.

What does "sluicing" mean?

a)

Talking in a whisper

b)

Moving very slowly

c)

Collecting small objects

d)

Rinsing or washing with a strong flow of water

9.

What does "freeloading" mean?

a)

Helping people in need

b)

Taking advantage of others without giving back

c)

Working hard for success

d)

Donating money to charity

10.

What does "jittery" mean?

a)

Focused and determined

b)

Completely exhausted

c)

Nervous or anxious

d)

Uninterested and bored

11.

What does "staggered" mean?

a)

Moved in a perfectly straight line

b)

Stood still and refused to move

c)

Jumped over something quickly

d)

Walked unsteadily or nearly fell

12.

What does "rigidly" mean?

a)

Done in a stiff or strict way

b)

Moving loosely and freely

c)

Done with excitement and joy

d)

Completely ignored

13.

What does "tedious" mean?

a)

Exciting and full of action

b)

Very dangerous

c)

Easy and relaxing

d)

Long, repetitive, and boring

14.

What does "dinghy" mean?

a)

A musical instrument

b)

A large castle

c)

A type of fish

d)

A small boat

15.

What does "hijab" mean?

a)

A type of celebration

b)

A religious headscarf worn by some Muslim women

c)

A decorative necklace

d)

A long robe worn at ceremonies

16.

What does "roil" mean?

a)

To calm or settle something

b)

To make someone feel peaceful

c)

To stir up or disturb

d)

To repair a broken object

17.

What does "charade" mean?

a)

A dishonest act or pretense

b)

A heartfelt confession

c)

A type of difficult puzzle

d)

A complicated strategy game

18.

What does "quailed" mean?

a)

To show fear or hesitate in dread

b)

To stand strong and confident

c)

To express joy loudly

d)

To move quickly in excitement

19.

What does "profusely" mean?

a)

In a large amount or excessive manner

b)

In a slow and careful way

c)

In a strict and disciplined way

d)

In a mysterious or confusing manner

20.

What does "behemoth" mean?

a)

A tiny and fragile object

b)

A massive and powerful creature or thing

c)

A magical or mythical item

d)

A gentle and harmless animal

21.

What does "curt" mean?

a)

Long-winded and detailed

b)

Polite and friendly

c)

Rudely brief in speech or manner

d)

Gentle and respectful

22.

What does "keening" mean?

a)

Loudly wailing or crying in grief

b)

Laughing uncontrollably

c)

Speaking in a whisper

d)

Singing a happy tune

23.

What does "fleeting" mean?

a)

Lasting for a very short time

b)

Continuing for years

c)

Never-ending and eternal

d)

Slowly fading over time

24.

What does "reluctantly" mean?

a)

Happily and eagerly

b)

With great excitement

c)

In an unwilling or hesitant way

d)

With full confidence and determination