5th Grade Vocabulary Flashcard #1

Front

If an old car engine "sputtered" when starting, how did it behave?

Back

Made uneven and rough noises

Front

If you "excel" in math, what does it mean?

Back

You are very good at it

Front

Which of the following is another term for a "locomotive"? Bicycle, Airplane, Ship, Train

Back

Train

Front

If you "transcend" expectations, what do you do?

Back

Go above and beyond them

Front

Why would an inventor want "patents" for their inventions?

Back

For legal ownership and rights to the invention

Front

In a car engine, what does a "cylinder" do?

Back

Takes in gas to make parts move

Front

If a bulb is "incandescent", it:

Back

Gives off a lot of light

Front

If a movie is described as a "flop", what does it mean?

Back

It is a complete failure

Front

What is the primary function of a "phonograph"?

Back

To play recorded music or sound

Front

If an old steam train "chugged" down the tracks, how did it move?

Back

Moved along slowly and noisily