Homophones and Definitions Quiz
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In the context of the text, what does the word 'tenement' mean?

  • A wheel with a groove in which a rope can run
  • A sporting competition
  • Barely meeting minimal standards apartment house (correct)
  • Revealing in private

What does the word 'console' mean as used in the text?

  • Give moral or emotional strength to (correct)
  • Laugh at with contempt and derision
  • Throw forcefully
  • Revealing in private

How does the character reveal her ignorance in the text?

  • By using the word 'tenement' instead of 'tournament' (correct)
  • By laughing at others with contempt and derision
  • By hurling a pup forcefully
  • By revealing private information

What does the word 'confide' mean in the context of the text?

<p>Revealing in private (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character is mentioned as having intense mournfulness?

<p>Lennie (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'woe' as used in the text?

<p>Intense mournfulness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what does the word 'hoarse' mean?

<p>Rough and harsh sounding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'earnestly' in the context of the text?

<p>In a sincere and serious manner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'snivel' based on the context of the text?

<p>Cry weakly or softly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes a 'clearing' in the context of the text?

<p>A treeless tract of land in the middle of a wooded area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'discontent' as used in the text?

<p>A longing for something better than the present situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'writhe' mean as per its usage in the text?

<p>Move in a twisting or contorted motion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sulky' mean in the context of the text?

<p>Sullen or moody (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Batter' means to:

<p>Strike against forcefully (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Retort' in the text means:

<p>Answer back (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bewildered' mean based on its usage in the text?

<p>Extremely confused and uncertain what to do (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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