Vocabulary Quiz Solutions for Little Women

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

charm : a particular quality that attracts; a delightful characteristic

melodramatic : exaggeratedly emotional

poverty : the state of being poor; lack of the basic material goods

spoonerism : accidental transposition of sounds in successive words, as Hoobert Herver for Herbert Hoover

malapropism : comic misuse of a word

hindrance : something that gets in the way of

heroine - 1 : a woman of brave spirit

enticement : to attract by arousing hope or desire

ingenue : artless girl; actress who plays such parts

infect : to contaminate with a disease-producing organism or matter

skirmish : a minor conflict or dispute

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

to be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance - linger

a lengthy scolding; a formal reproof - lecture - 1

a brief official statement or announcement about a matter of concern - bulletin

characterized by refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style - elegant

understanding of what is true, right, or lasting - wisdom

dressmaker - couturier

shyness, self-consciousness, and awkwardness in the presence of others - bashfulness

anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy - indignation

something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation - solace

excessive or uncontrollable emotion - hysterical

attentive; heedful - mindful

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

apology : Jo ran up to slip the ... under Laurie's door, advising him, through the keyhole, to be submissive, decorous, and a few other agreeable impossibilities.

neglect : We used to be faithful about it; but since father went away, we have ... many things.

sherbet : The fresh pineapple made a delicious ....

credit : The two principal actors certainly deserved some ... for the hard work they did in learning three or four different parts.

truckle : I thought you had too much pride and sense to ... to any mortal woman just because she wears French boots and rides in a coupe.

august : Mr. March was a quiet, studious man, rich in the wisdom that is better than learning, the charity which calls all mankind "brother," the piety that blossoms into character, making it ... and lovely.

contraband : Now Mr. Davis had declared limes a ... article.

scandalize : Jo liked to do daring things and was always ... Meg by her queer performances.

mauve : Her Easter outfit was ... in color, like a lilac bush.

hardship : In his letter, their father said little of the ... endured, the dangers faced, or the homesickness conquered.

debutante : The society page carried photographs of all the ....

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