Vocabulary Quiz for Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

penitence

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squire

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cherish - 1

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lineage

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spiteful

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dungeon

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II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

imminent danger; exposure to the risk of harm

to be false or disloyal to; to lead astray

to wither or waste away from longing or grief

an outward or token appearance

cause to feel distress or affliction

to call or engage in a contest, fight, or competition; to invite with defiance

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

accordance

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shield

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endure

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respite

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dolorous

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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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