Vocabulary Quiz for Uncle Remus Returns

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

dodge

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shrink

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enormous

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decanter

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tidy

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disappointment

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scepter

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trough

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II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

heard or perceived by the ear

foolishly incongruous or unreasonable

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

to come or go after and take or bring back

expressing irritation or intolerance

to shake with a rapid, tremulous movement

being displeased, angry, resentful

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

grave in quality or manner

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

patter

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dwindle

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distinct

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growl

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telescope

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interrupt

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commotion

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scurry

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Vocabulary exercises adapted from Robinson Curriculum, Copyright 1995-2002 Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine

Quizzes copyright 2005 Butch Walker

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