WorksheetsThe Landlady by Roald Dahl Vocabulary
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of 'briskly'?
Quickly and with energy.
Slowly and lazily.
Quietly and secretly.
Carelessly and without thought.
What part of speech is the word 'swanky'?
adjective
noun
verb
adverb
What is the definition of 'facades'?
The front of a building; the way something looks on the outside.
A type of decorative window treatment.
A structural support beam in architecture.
A traditional style of roof design.
What does 'illuminated' mean?
Lit up or made brighter with light.
Covered in darkness.
Made of glass.
Turned into stone.
What is a 'dachshund'?
A small dog with a long body and short legs.
A type of German sausage.
A breed of horse known for speed.
A kind of tropical bird.
What is the definition of 'congenial'?
Friendly and pleasant to be around.
Difficult and unfriendly.
Extremely tired or exhausted.
Uninterested or bored.
What does 'conjured' mean?
Called up or created, like by magic or imagination.
Destroyed completely by force.
Written down in a book.
Forgotten or ignored.
What is the definition of 'rapacious'?
Greedy or always wanting more.
Calm and peaceful.
Easily frightened.
Full of joy.
What does 'peculiar' mean?
Strange or unusual.
Very common.
Extremely large.
Completely empty.
What is the definition of 'compulsion'?
A strong need or urge to do something.
A type of physical exercise.
A form of communication.
A style of music.
What is the definition of the word 'dotty'?
A little crazy or silly.
Extremely wealthy.
Very tall and thin.
Completely silent.
What is the part of speech for the word 'applicants'?
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What is the definition of the word 'inclined'?
Wanting or likely to do something.
Unable to make a decision.
Completely uninterested in something.
Certain to refuse an offer.
What is the definition of the word 'proceedings'?
Events or actions that happen, usually in order.
A type of legal document.
A type of food preparation.
A musical performance.
What is the definition of the word 'hearth'?
The area around a fireplace.
A type of musical instrument.
A kind of bird found in forests.
A traditional dance from Europe.
What is the definition of the word 'tantalizing'?
Tempting or making you want something you can’t have yet.
Boring or uninteresting.
Completely obvious and clear.
Related to physical strength.
What is the definition of the word 'lingers'?
Stays longer than expected.
Moves quickly away.
Forgets easily.
Speaks loudly.
What is the definition of the word 'emanate'?
To come out from a source, like light or a smell.
To hide something from view.
To break into small pieces.
To move in a circular motion.
What is the definition of the word 'corridors'?
Long hallways or passages in a building.
Small rooms for meetings.
Outdoor playgrounds.
Large windows in a building.
