Charlotte's Web Chapter 16 Vocabulary Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'paradise' mean?

a type of animal

a kind of fruit

a large city

an ideal place (correct)

What is a 'trotter'?

a horse bred for the sport of harness racing

What does the word 'pacer' refer to?

standard bred horse that is used for pacing

What does 'veritable' mean?

being true or very much so; also used as an intensifier Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'yarn'?

a long story that is usually not believable Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'knothole'?

a hole in a piece of timber where a branch has fallen out Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'tussle' mean?

a struggle or fight usually to obtain something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bewitch(ed)' mean?

to cast a spell on or gain control over by magic Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pummel' mean?

to hit repeatedly with fists Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lacerate' refer to?

to make deep cuts in the skin; gash Signup and view all the answers

What does 'biff(ed)' mean?

slang for to hit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Summary from Charlotte's Web Chapter 16

Paradise: An ideal place that conveys a sense of bliss and perfection.
Trotter: A specific type of horse bred for harness racing, emphasizing speed and endurance.
Pacer: Refers to a standard bred horse designed for pacing, a gait used in various equestrian sports.
Veritable: This term indicates something that is true or genuinely as stated, often used to intensify a description.
Yarn: A narrative or tale, typically long and fanciful, often stretching the bounds of credibility.
Knothole: A natural defect in wood where a tree branch has detached, creating a hole in timber.
Tussle: Describes a physical struggle or fight, particularly for possession or gain of something.
Bewitch(ed): The act of casting a spell or exercising control over something through magical influence.
Pummel: Involves hitting someone repeatedly with fists, suggesting aggression or fighting.
Lacerate: To inflict deep cuts or gashes on the skin, often associated with injury.
Biff(ed): Slang used to describe hitting someone, indicating a casual or informal context for physical confrontation.

Description

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from Chapter 16 of 'Charlotte's Web.' This quiz includes flashcards with definitions to help you master important words and their meanings. Perfect for students looking to enhance their language skills and comprehension of the text.