Hoot By Carl Hiaasen- Vocabulary
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The Cats are waiting to _______________ the fish!!
- A.
Protect
- B.
Construct
- C.
Select
- D.
Ambush
Correct Answer
D. AmbushExplanation
The correct answer is "ambush". This means that the cats are waiting to surprise or attack the fish. It implies that the cats are hiding and planning to catch the fish off guard.Rate this question:
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- 2.
- A.
Consternation
- B.
Primly
- C.
Deciphered
- D.
Enticed
Correct Answer
A. ConsternationExplanation
The word "consternation" means a feeling of anxiety, shock, or confusion. It suggests that something unexpected or unsettling has happened. This word is the correct answer because it best fits the context of the question or sentence. The other options, "primly," "deciphered," and "enticed," do not convey the same meaning as consternation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
To attack by surprise
Correct Answer
ambushExplanation
The word "ambush" means to attack someone or something by surprise. It implies a sudden and unexpected attack, often carried out from a concealed position. This word is commonly used in military or tactical contexts when a group plans to surprise their enemy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is caught off guard or taken by surprise.Rate this question:
- 4.
- A.
Deciphered
- B.
Flabbergasted
- C.
Ferociously
- D.
Ambush
Correct Answer
C. FerociouslyExplanation
The word "ferociously" means to do something in a very aggressive, violent, or intense manner. It can be used to describe someone or something that is behaving or acting in a fierce or savage way. In the given options, "deciphered" means to decode or interpret something, "flabbergasted" means to be extremely surprised or shocked, and "ambush" means to attack or surprise someone by hiding and waiting for them. Out of these options, only "ferociously" matches the meaning of the word that is being described.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Careless, thoughtless, unmindful
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heedlessly - 6.
- A.
Deciphered
- B.
Pungently
- C.
Primly
- D.
Ambush
Correct Answer
C. PrimlyExplanation
Primly means in a proper and formal manner. It suggests that the person is behaving or dressing in a neat and precise way, with proper manners and etiquette. This word is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the context of the question. The other words, deciphered, pungently, and ambush, do not relate to behaving in a proper and formal manner.Rate this question:
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- 7.
a sudden alarming amazement that leads to fear or dread
Correct Answer
consternationExplanation
Consternation refers to a sudden alarming amazement that leads to fear or dread. It is an intense feeling of surprise and shock that can leave a person feeling anxious or frightened. This word describes a state of being overwhelmed or taken aback by something unexpected or unsettling.Rate this question:
- 8.
- A.
Consternation
- B.
Heedlessly
- C.
Primly
- D.
Delapidated
Correct Answer
B. HeedlesslyExplanation
The word "heedlessly" means to do something without paying attention or without taking care. It suggests that the action was done recklessly or without caution. This word is the correct answer because it accurately describes the behavior or action being discussed in the question.Rate this question:
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- 9.
As the storm started to end, the waves began to ________________.
- A.
Primly
- B.
Consternate
- C.
Subside
- D.
Ambush
Correct Answer
C. SubsideExplanation
When a storm starts to end, the waves gradually decrease in intensity and become calmer. The word "subside" means to become less intense, violent, or severe, which accurately describes the process of the waves calming down after a storm. Therefore, "subside" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
- A.
Headlessly
- B.
Enticed
- C.
Deciphered
- D.
Primly
Correct Answer
C. DecipheredExplanation
The word "deciphered" means to convert a coded or encrypted message into a form that can be understood. Out of the given options, "deciphered" is the only word that fits the context and meaning. "Headlessly," "enticed," and "primly" do not make sense in relation to the word "answer." Therefore, the correct answer is "deciphered."Rate this question:
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- 11.
to overcome with surprise, astound!
Correct Answer
flabbergastedExplanation
Flabbergasted means to be overcome with surprise or astonishment. It is a state of being completely astounded or shocked by something unexpected.Rate this question:
- 12.
to figure out the meaning
Correct Answer
deciphered
decipherExplanation
The correct answer is "deciphered" because it means to figure out the meaning. "Decipher" is a verb that refers to the act of decoding or interpreting something that is difficult to understand, such as a code or a complex message. Therefore, "deciphered" is the past tense form of "decipher" and accurately describes the action of figuring out the meaning.Rate this question:
- 13.
Savage, fierce. extreme, intense
Correct Answer
ferociously
ferociousExplanation
The words "savage, fierce, extreme, intense" all convey a sense of aggression and intensity. The word "ferociously" is an adverb that describes the manner in which an action is done, emphasizing the aggression and intensity. Similarly, the word "ferocious" is an adjective that describes something as being savage, fierce, extreme, or intense. Therefore, both "ferociously" and "ferocious" align with the given words and can be considered as correct answers.Rate this question:
- 14.
to become quiet, less active
Correct Answer
subsideExplanation
The word "subside" means to become quiet or less active. It implies a decrease or calming down of something, such as noise, activity, or emotions. When something subsides, it gradually diminishes or settles down.Rate this question:
- 15.
formal, precise or proper
Correct Answer
primly
primExplanation
The word "primly" means to behave or dress in a formal, precise, or proper manner. It is derived from the word "prim," which also means to be excessively proper or formal. Therefore, "primly" is the adverb form of "prim," emphasizing the manner in which someone behaves or presents themselves in a formal and proper way.Rate this question:
- 16.
The cat feels flabbergasted. You could say he feels
- A.
Shocked
- B.
Happy
- C.
Coy
- D.
Depressed
Correct Answer
A. ShockedExplanation
The word "flabbergasted" suggests a strong emotion or reaction, and out of the given options, "shocked" is the closest in meaning. It implies a feeling of surprise, disbelief, or astonishment, which aligns with the intensity of the cat's emotional state.Rate this question:
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- 17.
To have a sullen, displeased or angry look
Correct Answer
scowlExplanation
The word "scowl" means to have a sullen, displeased, or angry look on one's face. It is a facial expression that typically involves frowning, furrowing the brow, and tightening the lips. When someone scowls, it usually indicates their unhappiness, dissatisfaction, or annoyance with something or someone.Rate this question:
- 18.
- A.
Primly
- B.
Pungently
- C.
Ambush
- D.
Scowl
Correct Answer
D. ScowlExplanation
A scowl is a facial expression that shows displeasure or anger. It is often characterized by a furrowed brow and a downward curve of the mouth. The word "primly" means in a proper or formal manner, "pungently" means with a strong or sharp smell or taste, and "ambush" means to attack or surprise someone by hiding and waiting for them. Out of these options, only "scowl" is a word that relates to a facial expression, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 19.
To reduce to particles, fragments or parts, to decay
Correct Answer
disintegrated
disintegrateExplanation
The words "disintegrated" and "disintegrate" both mean to break apart or decay into smaller particles or fragments. They suggest a process of decomposition or fragmentation. Therefore, both words are suitable explanations for the given definition.Rate this question:
- 20.
To run or move quickly
Correct Answer
scudded - 21.
- A.
Scudded
- B.
Disintegrate
- C.
Flabbergasted
- D.
Ambushed
Correct Answer
B. Disintegrate -
- 22.
- A.
Scowl
- B.
Scudded
- C.
Surf
- D.
Shower
Correct Answer
B. Scudded -
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