Vocabulary from 'Where the Red Fern Grows' Chapters 10-11

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'Mournful' mean?

Feeling or expressing sadness (correct)

Feeling excited

Feeling or expressing happiness

Feeling indifferent

What does the word 'Leering' mean?

To look or gaze in an unpleasant way (correct)

To smile broadly

To gaze at something admiringly

To look in a friendly way

What does 'Begrudgingly' mean?

To be excited

Happily

To be reluctant or hesitant to do (correct)

To be eager or willing

What does the word 'Clambered' mean?

To climb with difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Prowled' mean?

To move through an area in a quiet way Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nonchalantly' mean?

Relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you don't care Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Belligerent' mean?

Angry and aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Predicaments' mean?

A difficult or unpleasant situation Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Bewildered' mean?

To be confused or puzzled by something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Abounded' mean?

To have large numbers or amounts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from "Where the Red Fern Grows - Chapters 10-11"

Mournful: Characterizes a state of deep sadness or grief; often associated with loss or longing.
Leering: Describes a gaze that is suggestive or unpleasant; can imply malice or an inappropriate interest.
Begrudgingly: Indicates a reluctance to act or give in; often reflects a sense of unwillingness or resentment.
Clambered: Suggests a struggle or difficulty while ascending or moving awkwardly; implies confusion or a lack of coordination.
Prowled: Refers to stealthy movement through an area, often associated with hunting or seeking; entails being discreet and quiet.
Nonchalantly: Describes an attitude of casual indifference; conveys a sense of calmness that may seem dismissive.
Belligerent: Indicates an aggressive or combative demeanor; characterized by a willingness to fight or challenge others.
Predicaments: Refers to challenging or troubling situations; often implies a sense of difficulty and distress.
Bewildered: Defines a state of confusion or perplexity; indicates being shocked or overwhelmed by circumstances.
Abounded: Describes a presence of large quantities or numbers; suggests richness or abundance in a particular context.

Description

Test your understanding of vocabulary from Chapters 10-11 of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'. This quiz covers key terms and their meanings in the context of the story. Enhance your literary vocabulary and comprehension with these important words.