Vocabulary for the Metamorphosis

Vocabulary for The Metamorphosis Vocabulary Ch 1

1. fathom v. to understand 2. plaintively (adv) in a mournful manner 3. ravenous (adj) extremely hungry 4. vaulted (adj) arched 5. vermin (n) harmful or objectionable creature, such as a cockroach or rat Vocabulary Ch 2 Use each word in a sentence 1. comatose (adj) lacking in vitality or consciousness 2. vague (adj) not clearly expressed 3. pallid (adj) pale 4. poignantly (adv) in an emotionally moving manner 5. ruminations (n) thoughts; meditations Vocabulary Ch 3

1. apathetic (adj) indifferent; unresponsive 2. superfluous (adj) serving no purpose; more than is needed 3. admonition (n) cautionary advise; strong rebuke 4. quizzically (adv) in a puzzled manner 5. windfall (n) unexpected gain

Vocabulary Quiz for The Metamorphosis

Vocabulary Ch 1

1. fathom 2. plaintively 3. ravenous 4. vaulted 5. vermin

Vocabulary Ch 2 6. comatose

7. inveigle

8. pallid

9. poignantly

10. ruminations

Vocabulary Ch 3

11. apathetic

12. harry

13. perusal

14. quizzically

15. windfall