The Most Dangerous Game
Vocabulary Builder
Directions: Fill in the definition for each word on your own. Then, as you read the story, fill in the
chart with the context clues that helped you understand the meaning.
Word
Palpable
Taint
Tangible
Indolent
Abrupt
Lunge
Doggedly
Vitality
Opaque
Vigor
Forbidding
Context Clues
Definition
Lacerate
Quarry
Palatial
Leer
Amenities
Lapse
Affable
Ardent
Debacle
Imprudent
Surmount
Condone
Droll
Scruples
Barbarous
Braggart
Solicitous(ly)
Sallow
Ennui
Venerable
Deplorable
Futile
Zealous
Pungent
Placid
Repast
The Most Dangerous Game
Vocabulary Quiz
Matching
Directions: In the blank, write the letter of the definition matching the word.
Letter
Word
Abrupt
Definition
a. Easily seen, touched, or perceived
Amenities
b. A disaster
Braggart
c. Sudden or unexpected
Condone
d. a sudden forward movement
Debacle
e. Persistently
Doggedly
f. Not allowing light to pass through
Droll
g. active strength or force
Ennui
h. To tear roughly
Lacerate
Lapse
Leer
i. An animal being hunted
j.
to look with a suggestive or malicious intention
k. features that provide comfort or convenience
Lunge
l. A small error
Opaque
m. to overcome
Palpable
n. to give (tacit) approval; to allow
Pungent
o. Amusing in an odd way
Quarry
p. Ethical considerations; morals
Repast
q. A person who brags a lot
Sallow
r. Sickly, yellowish in color
Scruples
Surmount
Venerable
Vigor
Zealous
s. a feeling of discontent from lack of interest; Boredom
t. Respected/impressive because of age or dignity; extremely
old
u. Devout; passionate
v. Strong smelling
w. a meal
The Most Dangerous Game
Vocabulary Quiz
Synonyms and Antonyms
Directions: Write a synonym and an antonym for each of the following words:
Word
Affable
Ardent
Barbarous
Deplorable
Forbidding
Futile
Imprudent
Indolent
Palatial
Placid
Solicitous
Taint
Synonym
Antonym
The Most Dangerous Game
Vocabulary Quiz
Writing option: Imagine General Zaroff listed his chateau on a few vacation websites in order to
increase “tourism” on his island. Pretend you’ve just returned from a vacation at General Zaroff’s
Hunting Lodge and Resort. Write a review of your stay to inform future potential customers of your
experience. The review can be positive or negative, depending on your “experiences” on the island.
Use at least TEN of your vocabulary words (correctly and in context) as you create your review.
Alternatively, fill in the following user review using the word bank provided:
USER: RainsfordRules1924
STAR RATING: 1 out of 5
TOPIC: DO NOT VACATION HERE!
When I first arrived at this chateau, everything seemed great. The staff was courteous and
________________, and the ________________ estate impressed me with its grand beauty.
General Zaroff seemed to be a bit of a _______________ since he wouldn’t stop talking about
all the great things he’d accomplished. Though I have to admit, he was full of _____________
for an older man. That first evening, I had a lovely ______________ consisting of all sorts of
exotic meats, fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, my trip nearly turned deadly the next
day. The resort offers hunting excursions, but it doesn’t mention that YOU ARE THE
_________________! That’s right! General Zaroff is a _______________ and cruel man who
hunts other people FOR FUN!! Sure, the listing shows beautiful rooms, a pool, fine dining,
and other __________________ that you’d expect from a high class resort, but don’t be fooled!
The conditions of your stay are quite _________________!
I don’t know how anyone could ________________ treating human beings this way! To say
booking this trip was an _________________ decision is a drastic understatement. STAY
AWAY!
Affable
Amenities
Barbarous
Braggart
Condone
Deplorable
Imprudent
Palatial
Quarry
Repast
Vitality