Into the Lifeboat additional practice

Front

What does the word 'reassure' mean?

Back

To give confidence or to remove doubt.

Front

What event occurs SECOND in the sequence?

Back

Distress rockets begin to shoot into the air.

Front

Which words help understand the meaning of 'agonizing'?

Back

Awful moment, a long wail.

Front

What does 'illuminate' mean?

Back

To brighten; to cast light on; to light up.

Front

What does 'unrestrainedly' mean based on the Latin root 'restrain'?

Back

Not controlled.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Into the Lifeboat'?

Back

Survival and the moral dilemmas faced during a disaster.

Front

What is a lifeboat?

Back

A small boat carried on a ship for use in emergencies.

Front

What does 'distress' mean in the context of emergencies?

Back

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Front

What is the significance of distress rockets?

Back

They signal for help during emergencies.

Front

What does 'agonizing' imply about a situation?

Back

It suggests extreme physical or mental pain.