"The Most Dangerous Game" Vocabulary Words

His need for rest was __________.

something that adds to one's comfort or convenience

What is the definition of UNCANNY?

in a manner expressing care or concern

"But I think I can show you that your ______ are quite ill-founded."

What is the definition of CONDONE?

amusingly odd or comical

"Surely your experiences in the war..." "...Did not make me _______ cold-blooded murder."

"The general could follow a trail through the woods at night...he must have __________ powers."

removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence

What is the definition of QUARRY?

In a _______ voice marked by a slight accent that gave it added precision and deliberateness...

Even so ____________ a hunter as General Zaroff could not trace him there, he told himself.

Sometimes I think evil is a ____________ thing—with wavelengths, just as sound and light have.

intensely enthusiastic

"Ah, indeed?" the general inquired _____________.

"Don't be alarmed," said Rainsford, with a smile which he hoped was ___________.

absolutely necessary

What is the definition of SCRUPLE?

What is the definition of TANGIBLE?

I suppose the first three shots I heard was when the hunter flushed his _______ and wounded it.

refined or cultured in manner; educated

Laughter shook the general. "How extraordinarily _________ you are!"

"We do our best to preserve the _________ of civilization here. Please forgive for any lapses."