english knowledge builder

Question 1

Morosely

Answer 1

in a sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered manner.

Question 2

Recumbent

Answer 2

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest.

Question 3

Pantomime

Answer 3

an expression of meaning through gestures without words.

Question 3

Imperiously

Answer 3

in a domineering or overbearing manner; with an attitude of authority.

Question 4

Yammered

Answer 4

to talk loudly and at length; often in a complaining or repetitive way

Question 5

Scourges

Answer 5

something that causes great trouble or suffering; pest

Question 6

Bindle

Answer 6

a bundle of belongings, typically carried by a hobo.

Question 6

Mottled

Answer 6

marked with spots or smears of color.

Question 6

Lumbered

Answer 6

moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way.

Question 7

Brusquely

Answer 7

in a blunt, direct manner; often suggesting rudeness.

Question 8

Periscope

Answer 8

an optical instrument that allows one to see around or over obstacles; used metaphorically in the book.

Question 8

Scoff

Answer 8

to mock or jeer; express contempt or ridicule