Vocabulary Quiz Solutions for The Rover Boys at College

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

maelstrom : a swirling mass; state of confusion

begrudge : to envy the possession or enjoyment of

satellite : follower or dependent; a small planet that revolves around a larger one

presumption : arrogant or offensive behavior; overstepping of proper bounds

divert : turn aside from a course or direction; dissuade

random : having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective

toothsome : delicious; luscious

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

struck by shock, terror, or amazement - aghast

reject with rudeness, coldness, or denial - repulse

disbelief - incredulity

festive; joyous - festal

having imposing physical strength - stalwart

arduous - laborious

to grasp mentally; to take in the meaning, nature, or importance of - comprehend

III. Use the following vocabulary words in a complete sentence:

cavalcade : To everyone's astonishment, Mrs. Chatterton prepared to join the ....

acquaintance : Everybody who had the slightest claim to a calling ..., now dropped in upon the Kings.

preamble : Dick, without the ... of knocking, dashed into the dressing-room.

contend : It's no use to ... against the Fates.

ample : Candace sailed through the doorway with ... satisfaction with everything and herself in particular.

indite : Percy and Van gave up much time on the playground to ... daily bulletins to Joel.