Vocabulary Quiz Solutions for The Rover Boys Down East

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

swollen : inflated or enlarged; blown up; distended

intrepid : resolutely courageous; fearless

radiant : shining or glowing with light

dimity : a sheer crisp cotton fabric with raised woven stripes or checks

permeate : to spread or flow throughout; pervade

yowl : utter a long, mournful cry

drowsy : dull with sleepiness; sluggish

microscopic : exceedingly small; minute

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

pleasingly odd - quaint

having or showing courage and spirit in trying circumstances - plucky

run at the nose; snuffle; whine - snivel

a feeling or an intuition of what is going to occur - presage

stretch or pull out - extend

a nearby, surrounding, or adjoining region; a neighborhood - vicinity

unremarkable; conforming to a type without outstanding excellences or faults - unnoteworthy

the act or instance of forgetting - oblivion

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

jocular : Mr. Cobb waited until this flow of conversation, or more properly speaking this flood of criticism, had ceased, and then spoke ... to Rebecca.

treble : The objectionable word, uttered in a high ..., floated back to the offended ears of Mrs. Randall.

insight : Rebecca's small, plain face was illuminated by a pair of eyes carrying such messages, such suggestions, such hints of sleeping power and ....

sedate : As Mr. Cobb slapped the reins, the horses started ... on their daily task.

scholar : I learned it to speak in school, but the ... were hateful and laughed.

involuntary : Whenever the wheels sank farther than usual into a rut, she bounded ... into the air.

affirmative : Being answered in the ..., she nodded to a child who was eagerly waiting for the answer.

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