Vocabulary Quiz Solutions for Uncle Remus Returns

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

dodge : move aside suddenly to avoid something

shrink : to become constricted

enormous : very great in size, extent, number, or degree

decanter : decorative vessel especially used for serving wine

tidy : orderly and neat in appearance

disappointment : the condition of feeling let down or dissatisfied

scepter : a staff held by a sovereign as an emblem of authority

trough : a long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for animals

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

heard or perceived by the ear - audible

foolishly incongruous or unreasonable - absurd

a narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung - ballad

to come or go after and take or bring back - fetch

expressing irritation or intolerance - impatient

to shake with a rapid, tremulous movement - quiver - v.

being displeased, angry, resentful - offended

the part of the human body between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis - waist

grave in quality or manner - serious

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

patter : Then came a ... of feet on the stairs.

dwindle : She had suddenly ... down to the size of a little doll.

distinct : The snoring got more ... every minute.

growl : The Mouse only ... in reply.

telescope : Oh, how I wish I could shut up like a ... !

interrupt : Here Alice ventured to ... Tweedledum's poem.

commotion : The Mouse was making quite a ... in the pool as it went.

scurry : The Rabbit started violently and ... away.