WorksheetsJames and the Giant Peach Chapter 1-7 Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The word that means 'in an uncontrolled manner' is ________.
frantically
calmly
deliberately
steadily
Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. Example: He stopped working and leaned against the chopping-block, ________ by his own unhappiness.
overwhelmed
delighted
confused
amused
What is the meaning of the word 'jiffy'?
a very short time
a type of fabric
a musical instrument
a kind of fruit
an ancient city
Covered with or smelling of mold. Example: The breath smelled ________ and stale and slightly mildewed, like air in an old cellar.
musty
fragrant
crisp
fresh
A light noise, like leaves blowing in the wind. Example: For suddenly, just behind him, James heard a ________ of leaves, and he turned around and saw an old man in a crazy dark-green suit emerging from the bushes.
rustling
crashing
banging
clattering
What is the meaning of the word 'desolate'?
providing no shelter or sustenance
full of life and activity
covered with lush vegetation
offering comfort and warmth
The word that means 'be agitated' is ________.
churn
rest
settle
calm
What is the meaning of the word 'vast'?
unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
very small and insignificant
related to speed or quickness
something that is temporary or short-lived
What is the meaning of the word 'dainty'?
not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
delicately beautiful
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
release in drops or small quantities
The word that means 'move through by or as by digging' is ________.
burrow
float
climb
glide
What is the meaning of the word 'blunt'?
not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
release in drops or small quantities
delicately beautiful
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
Summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture. Example: “Come closer to me, little boy,” he said, ________ to James with a finger.
beckoning
grumbling
stumbling
whispering
The word that means 'turn sharply; change direction abruptly' is ________.
swerve
pause
glide
stumble
What does the word 'radiant' mean?
emanating or as if emanating light
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
delicately beautiful
not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
Walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness. Example: The old man ________ a step or two nearer, and then he put a hand into the pocket of his jacket and took out a small white paper bag.
hobbled
skipped
danced
marched
What is the meaning of the word 'nuisance'?
a bothersome annoying person
a type of musical instrument
a delicious dessert
a rare gemstone
What does the word 'ooze' mean?
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
release in drops or small quantities
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
What is the meaning of the word 'fleck'?
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
delicately beautiful
not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
The word that means 'grope, scratch, or feel searchingly' is ________.
scrabble
scribble
scramble
scrabble
What is the meaning of the word 'ramshackle'?
in poor or broken-down condition
extremely clean and tidy
very expensive and luxurious
well-organized and efficient
