SMAS Chapter 3 Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'shrug' mean?

Back

To raise shoulders slightly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does the word 'flinch' mean?

Back

To make a quick, nervous movement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does the word 'tense' mean?

Back

To become tight or rigid.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'glance' mean?

Back

To look quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What does the word 'pout' mean?

Back

To push lips forward in displeasure.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'nervous' mean?

Back

Feeling anxious or worried.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'sigh' mean?

Back

To let out a long breath, often to show relief or sadness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does the word 'stammer' mean?

Back

To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does the word 'frown' mean?

Back

To wrinkle the forehead in displeasure.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does the word 'sneer' mean?

Back

To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1