Twilight Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of 'lace'?

Mörk, dyster

Obetydlig

Spets (correct)

Halvö

What is the definition of 'peninsula'?

Grus, grov sand

Halvö (correct)

Brist

Porslin

What is the meaning of 'inconsequential'?

Obetydlig (correct)

Uppskatta

Buttert

Duggryg

What does 'gloomy' mean?

Mörk, dyster Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'omnipresent'?

Någon som är närvarande överallt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'compelled' mean?

Tvungen, tvingad Signup and view all the answers

What does 'put my foot down' mean?

To use your authority to stop something from happening Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'erratic'?

Oberäknelig Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fend for herself/himself' mean?

To take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else Signup and view all the answers

What does 'urge' mean?

Uppmana Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'permanence'?

Hållbarhet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'verbose' mean?

Pratig Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'distaste'?

Avsmak, motvilja Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scarcity' mean?

Brist Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'awkward'?

Pinsam Signup and view all the answers

What does 'permeable' mean?

Genomtränglig Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'supplement'?

Tillägg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scanty' mean?

Knappt, klen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sheepishly' mean?

Skamset, generat Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'appreciate'?

Uppskatta Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trunk' refer to?

Trädstam Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'fern'?

Ormbunke Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fenders' mean?

Stänkskärmar Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'gruffly'?

Buttert Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stipulation' mean?

Villkor, bestämmelse Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'sallow'?

(Of white-skinned people) yellowish and looking unhealthy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'translucent' mean?

Genomskinlig Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'glitch'?

Tekniskt fel Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'quilt'?

Täcke, filt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'drizzle' mean?

Duggryn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'donned' mean?

To put on a piece of clothing Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'eaves'?

Takfot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gravel' refer to?

Grus, grov sand Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'idling'?

Motor gå på tomgång Signup and view all the answers

What does 'precariously' mean?

Ostadigt Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'convincingly'?

På ett övertygande sätt Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'exhaled'?

Andades ut Signup and view all the answers

What does 'porcelain' refer to?

Porslin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gawked at' mean?

To look at something or someone in a stupid or rude way Signup and view all the answers

What does 'droned on' mean?

To talk for a long time in a boring way Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nasal'?

Related to the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gangly' mean?

Spinkig, lång och smal Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'aisle'?

Mittgång Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tentatively' mean?

Trevande, försiktig Signup and view all the answers

What does 'apprehensively' mean?

Oroligt Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Twilight Chapter 1

Lace: A delicate fabric resembling a net, often used in clothing and decorative items.
Peninsula: A landform surrounded by water on three sides, often serving as a geographical landmark.
Inconsequential: Something that is insignificant or not worth considering in a given context.
Gloomy: Describes a dark, dreary atmosphere or mood; often associated with sadness.
Omnipresent: Refers to something that is present everywhere simultaneously; can suggest a pervasive influence.
Compelled: The state of being forced to act or do something, often against one’s will.
Put my foot down: To assert authority or control to prevent something from happening.
Erratic: Unpredictable or inconsistent behavior or movement; lacks stability.
Fend for herself/himself: The ability to take care of oneself without relying on others for assistance.
Urge: To strongly encourage or persuade someone to take a specific action.

Additional Vocabulary

Permanence: The quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.
Verbose: Excessively wordy; using more words than necessary to convey meaning.
Distaste: A feeling of dislike or aversion towards something.
Scarcity: A situation in which something is not enough or is in short supply.
Awkward: Causing discomfort or embarrassment; clumsy in social situations.
Permeable: Capable of being passed through; allows liquids or gases to flow through.
Supplement: Something added to enhance or complete something else.
Scanty: Insufficient in quantity or quality; meager.
Sheepishly: Demonstrating embarrassment or self-consciousness; shyly.
Appreciate: To recognize the full worth of something; to value.

More Vocabulary

Trunk: The main stem of a tree, supporting branches and leaves.
Fern: A type of plant that has feathery leaves and reproduces via spores.
Fenders: Protective parts of a vehicle designed to shield the wheels from debris.
Gruffly: A manner of speaking that is coarse or stern; lacking gentleness.
Stipulation: A condition or requirement in an agreement or contract.
Sallower: Describes a pale or unhealthy complexion, often associated with illness.
Translucent: Allowing light to pass through, but not transparent; somewhat see-through.
Glitch: A minor malfunction or error, especially intechnology or electronic systems.
Quilt: A bed covering made of layers of fabric sewn together, usually filled with a soft material.
Drizzle: Light rainfall consisting of very small, fine drops of water.

Further Vocabulary Insights

Donned: To put on clothing; often implies a deliberate action of dressing.
Eaves: The edge or overhanging part of a roof, significant in architecture and drainage.
Gravel: Small stones or pebbles, often used in construction or as a surface for paths.
Idling: Operating a vehicle engine without it moving; not doing productive work.
Precariously: In an unstable or risky manner, suggesting a potential for danger.
Convincingly: Done in a way that is persuasive or believable; effectively compelling.
Exhaled: The act of breathing out; often indicates a sense of relief or release.
Porcelain: A hard, white ceramic material, often used for fine dishes and decorative objects.
Gawked at: Staring in a rude or foolish manner, often seen as impolite behavior.
Droned on: Speaking in a monotonous, boring tone for an extended period.

Conclusion

Nasal: Related to the nose; can describe sounds or issues associated with the nasal passages.
Gangly: Tall and thin, often awkward in movement or posture.
Aisle: A passage between rows of seats or shelves, crucial in architecture and design.
Tentatively: Acting with uncertainty or hesitation; lacking confidence.
Apprehensively: With unease or worry about a future event; often implies anxiety.

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