Vocab Quiz Review Sheet PDF

QUIZ on WEDNESDAY, 9/25 → FORMAT: 15 of the 16 vocab words. I give you a sentence, you need to fill in the blanks. Vocab to Review (from “The Lottery” & “The Utterly Perfect Murder”) 1. Interminably: Having or seeming to have no end. 2. Petulantly: to act in a rude and childish manner 3. P...

QUIZ on WEDNESDAY, 9/25 → FORMAT: 15 of the 16 vocab words. I give you a sentence, you need to fill in the blanks. Vocab to Review (from “The Lottery” & “The Utterly Perfect Murder”) 1. Interminably: Having or seeming to have no end. 2. Petulantly: to act in a rude and childish manner 3. Paraphernalia: equipment needed for a particular activity. 4. Perfunctory: done without special care or enthusiasm 5. Jovial: cheerful, friendly, joyful. 6. Soberly: in a serious or solemn way. 7. Boisterous: noisy and energetic 8. Scuttered: To move hurriedly with short steps; scurry 9. Contempt: Deep hatred, to the point that a person feels disgust, like something is worthy of scorn 10. Query: a question 11. Doubloons: gold coins 12. Coping: The top of a brick or stone wall 13. Antagonism: Acts of hostility or opposition 14. Ululating: Wailing or making a high pitched sound, usually to express a strong emotion 15. Recoiled: To move/jump backwards  16. Ravine: Deep narrow gorge with steep sides Practice sentences for your enjoyment :) [answer key is below] Ex 1) Santa was known to be a ________________ old man who handed out toys to children. Ex 2) He was known for his ________________ of others; he was constantly picking on others and making them feel bad. Ex 3) With a loud, constant noise, the chimpanzees went _________________ through the forest, excited for their bananas. Ex 4) The timid mouse _______________________ around the corner, afraid of my loud footsteps. Ex 5) Studying for Ms. Toran’s vocabulary quiz seemed to stretch on ______________________. Ex 6) The weight room is filled with dumbbells and other weight-lifting ________________________. Ex 7) While hiking through the woods, all of a sudden I came across a ________________ which seemed steep and dangerous. Ex 8) After the excitement had worn off, walking to and from school became a __________________ activity for Bob. Ex 9) The funeral goers gathered around _________ to pay their respects. Ex 10) The ___________ puppy played and jumped around the living room, knocking pillows off the couch and bumping into furniture. Ex 11) In the haunted house, I _______________ when a costumed performer jumped out at me. Answer key for practice sentences above: 1. Jovial 2. Antagonism 3. Ululating 4. Scuttered 5. Interminably 6. Paraphernalia 7. Ravine 8. Perfunctory 9. Soberly 10. Boisterous 11. Recoiled