The Necklace Vocabulary Quiz

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Declasse: Describes a lowered social status; in context, refers to a woman viewed as socially inferior after marrying Herbert despite aspirations for wealth.
Resplendent: Refers to something that shines brightly; illustrated by the image of dazzling jewels located in a dragon's lair.
Disheveled: Indicates a state of untidiness; an example illustrates a student arriving unkempt and tired yet becoming alert in class.
Profoundly: Expresses a deep or intense feeling; emphasizes George's significant embarrassment regarding his immature actions.
Harrowed: A verb meaning to have been broken up or disturbed, highlighting the difficulty of walking on uneven, worked soil.
Astutely: Describes clever or cunning behavior; depicted through Kyle's strategic hiding of a book while pretending to engage with a short story.
Dowdy: Refers to outdated or unfashionable appearance; exemplified by an elderly woman wearing a simple hand-me-down dress.
Rueful: Denotes feelings of sorrow or regret; illustrated by Sam's disappointment upon receiving a low score on a vocabulary quiz, wishing for better preparation.
Bewildered: Indicates confusion or perplexity; shown through a character's reaction that left another person puzzled.
Enraptured: A verb that conveys intense pleasure or joy; highlighted by Ruth's joyful feeling while holding a sleeping child.
Humiliate: Means to make someone feel shame or foolish; in context, a girl feels embarrassed after mockery from peers.
Rack: Refers to the intense effort to recall information; depicted by Kyle's struggle to remember a story or related questions.

Description

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from the short story 'The Necklace'. This quiz covers important words and their meanings, helping you enhance your comprehension and language skills. Perfect for students looking to improve their literary vocabulary.