Vocabulary Quiz for The Tale of Paddy Muskrat

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

suggest

attempt

amazement

comfort

peevish

prefer

abuse - v.

journey

object

occupy

heap

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

give agreement, as to the proposal of another

lacking strength or vigor

with wishful yearning

a jumble of loud, discordant sounds

to gratify or fulfill a need or desire

to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful fashion

having a savage or violent nature

delicious or choice

opinion about what should be done about a situation or problem

an agreement; a good price for the buyer

desiring more than one needs or deserves

in a secure manner

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

lame

puzzling

prompt

contented

distressed

genteel

disappoint

timid

array

hearty

foolish