Vocabulary Words from Holes

Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Definition of Vocabulary Terms

  • This section provides a detailed list of vocabulary words along with their definitions, chapter references, and page numbers.

Vocabulary List

  • Stifling

    • Definition: Suffocating

    • Chapter(s): 1-5

    • Pg. #: 6

  • Perseverance

    • Definition: Steady persistence

    • Chapter(s): 1-5

    • Pg. #: 8

  • Desolate

    • Definition: Barren and deserted

    • Chapter(s): 1-5

    • Pg. #: 8

  • Wearily

    • Definition: Tiredly; with an exhausted look

    • Chapter(s): 6-9

    • Pg. #: 17

  • Despicable

    • Definition: Disgusting; disdainful

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 25

  • Defective

    • Definition: Having a flaw

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 27

  • Barren

    • Definition: Unfruitful

    • Chapter(s): 10-14

    • Pg. #: 49

  • Engraved

    • Definition: Carved into a hard surface

    • Chapter(s): 15-20

    • Pg. #: 61

  • Authority

    • Definition: The right to command or control

    • Chapter(s): 15-20

    • Pg. #: 67

  • Evict

    • Definition: To expel someone from a place for legal reasons

    • Chapter(s): 15-20

    • Pg. #: 75

  • Penetrating

    • Definition: Piercing; sharp

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 82

  • Agony

    • Definition: Extreme pain

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 91

  • Defiance

    • Definition: Bold resistance

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 96

  • Writhing

    • Definition: Squirming, as if in pain

    • Chapter(s): 21-25

    • Pg. #: 99

  • Grotesque

    • Definition: Ugly; bizarre

    • Chapter(s): 26-30

    • Pg. #: 105

  • Rummaging

    • Definition: Digging

    • Chapter(s): 26-30

    • Pg. #: 121

  • Hazy

    • Definition: Misty; unclear

    • Chapter(s): 26-30

    • Pg. #: 127

  • Riot

    • Definition: Violent or wild disorder

    • Chapter(s): 31-35

    • Pg. #: 136

  • Fidgeted

    • Definition: Moved about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently

    • Chapter(s): 31-35

    • Pg. #: 146

  • Refuge

    • Definition: A safe place

    • Chapter(s): 36-40

    • Pg. #: 149

  • Mirage

    • Definition: Hallucination

    • Chapter(s): 36-40

    • Pg. #: 152

  • Protruding

    • Definition: Sticking out

    • Chapter(s): 36-40

    • Pg. #: 165

  • Precipice

    • Definition: Cliff

    • Chapter(s): 36-40

    • Pg. #: 171

  • Delirious

    • Definition: Temporarily mentally unstable

    • Chapter(s): 41-44

    • Pg. #: 175

  • Inexplicable

    • Definition: Incapable of being explained

    • Chapter(s): 41-44

    • Pg. #: 190

  • Astonishment

    • Definition: Great surprise

    • Chapter(s): 41-44

    • Pg. #: 201

  • Precarious

    • Definition: Unstable

    • Chapter(s): 45-50

    • Pg. #: 202

  • Strenuous

    • Definition: Requiring a lot of work and energy

    • Chapter(s): 45-50

    • Pg. #: 210

  • Outraged

    • Definition: Extremely angry

    • Chapter(s): 45-50

    • Pg. #: 220

  • Tedious

    • Definition: Long and tiresome

    • Chapter(s): 45-50

    • Pg. #: 230

Source Information

  • Title of Work: Holes

  • Author: Louis Sachar

  • Page numbers: Based on an edition published in May 2000

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