Lightning Thief Chapter 10 Vocabulary Quiz
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What does the word 'assume' mean?

  • to worry
  • to suppose (correct)
  • to help someone
  • to confuse

    • What does 'sympathy' mean?

  • to feel pity or compassion (correct)
  • to laugh
  • to create joy
  • to express anger

    • What does 'lumber' mean?

  • to move quickly
  • to move heavily and noisily (correct)
  • to sit quietly
  • to dance lightly

    • What does 'stern' mean in this context?

    <p>strict, severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'slammed' mean?

    <p>to hit with force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'collapsed' mean?

    <p>to fall down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tense' mean?

    <p>stretched tight; taut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'offense' mean?

    <p>hurt, angry feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'quiver' mean?

    <p>to tremble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'plunged' mean?

    <p>to violently move forward or downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gnarled' mean?

    <p>to make knotted or twisted out of shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'impulsive' mean?

    <p>to do something without thinking first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Definitions

    • Assume: To suppose something without proof or evidence. Indicates a belief or expectation about a situation.

    • Sympathy: A feeling of pity or compassion towards someone else's situation, often resulting in an emotional connection.

    • Lumber: To move in a heavy, clumsy, or noisy manner; often suggests a lack of gracefulness or agility.

    • Stern: Describes a strict or severe demeanor, often associated with authority and discipline.

    • Slammed: To hit something with great force; implies suddenness and intensity in contact.

    • Collapsed: Refers to the act of falling down suddenly, often due to exhaustion or overwhelming circumstances.

    • Tense: Describes a state where muscles are stretched tightly; can be indicative of stress or anxiety.

    • Offense: A feeling of hurt or anger resulting from something said or done, often linked to personal pride or sensitivity.

    • Quiver: To shake or tremble slightly, often as a result of fear, nervousness, or cold.

    • Plunge: To descend suddenly and violently, suggesting urgency and momentum in movement.

    • Gnarled: Refers to something that is twisted or knotted, often used to describe shapes or structures that appear aged or rugged.

    • Impulsive: Describes actions taken without forethought, often characterized by spontaneous decisions or behaviors.

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    Test your understanding of key vocabulary from Chapter 10 of 'The Lightning Thief'. This quiz will help you learn the meanings of words in context, enhancing your comprehension of the chapter's themes and ideas.

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