WorksheetsHoles: Chapters 5-15 Vocabulary
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The criminal's actions were so despicable that even his lawyer refused to defend him.
Funny
Courageous
Deserving hatred
Forgettable
She felt forlorn standing alone on the empty playground after everyone left.
Cheerful
Lonely and sad
Excited
Proud
The idea that lizards could talk was completely preposterous.
Logical
Interesting
Absurd
Inspiring
The snake gave a menacing hiss as the hiker approached.
Comforting
Threatening
Curious
Friendly
Stanley showed great perseverance by continuing to dig holes even when he was tired.
Laziness
Strength
Ability to keep going
Confusion
His hands were rough and calloused from years of working with tools.
Soft and clean
Covered in gloves
Hardened from use
Smooth and delicate
From the hilltop, they could see the vast expanse of the desert.
Narrow path
Small pond
Wide area
Dense forest
X-Ray scowled when he realized someone had taken his shovel.
Smiled
Laughed
Giggled
Frowned angrily
The creature had a grotesque appearance, with bulging eyes and twisted limbs.
Beautiful
Ugly and unnatural
Tiny and fragile
Smooth and shiny
The scorpion released its venom after being disturbed.
Sand
Web
Poison
Water
His arrogance made it hard for others to work with him.
Humility
Shyness
Confidence
Superiority
Her eyes were glistening with tears in the sunlight.
Red and swollen
Shining
Closed
Puffy
The hawk circled overhead, waiting for the right moment to strike its predatory attack.
Protective
Friendly
Related to hunting
Confused
After walking for hours without water, they were completely parched.
Rested
Full
Thirsty and dry
Freezing
The judge condemned him to 10 years in prison.
Praised
Sentenced harshly
Applauded
Released
The teacher described the cheating as despicable behavior.
Unnoticed
Honest
Hateful
Silly
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the cold alley.
Lost and sad
Mischievous
Sleepy
Annoyed
It's preposterous to think that anyone could dig through solid rock with a spoon.
Reasonable
Absolutely ridiculous
Dangerous
Interesting
The villain's menacing tone made the hero pause.
Humorous
Friendly
Threatening
Calm
Her perseverance helped her finish the race despite falling twice.
Giving up easily
Quitting early
Patience
Persistence
Years of manual labor left his palms rough and calloused.
Soft
Sore
Blistered
Hardened
The desert was nothing but an expanse of sand for miles.
Barrier
Patch
Vast area
Mountain
He scowled when the coach benched him.
Cheered
Smiled
Frowned in anger
Cried
The monster in the movie had a grotesque face that made everyone scream.
Funny
Familiar
Strangely ugly
Perfectly normal
The spider injects venom into its prey to paralyze it.
Fear
Saliva
Poison
Fluid
His arrogance prevented him from listening to others' ideas.
Bravery
Wisdom
Sense of superiority
Curiosity
The lake looked glistening in the moonlight.
Frozen
Glowing softly
Cloudy
Murky
The wolf’s predatory eyes focused on the injured deer.
Gentle
Innocent
Hunting-related
Playful
My throat was so parched, I could barely speak.
Tired
Dry
Cold
Sore
He was condemned for the crime even though he claimed to be innocent.
Acquitted
Ignored
Judged guilty
Rewarded
