Chapter 14 ALWTW

Chapter 14 ALWTW

foundation

foundation

n. the lowest support of a structure

grasp

v. to get the meaning of something

lumber

v. to move heavily or clumsily

aloft

adj. high up in or into the air

brace

v. to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult

bewilder

v. to cause someone to be confused

vague

adj. not clearly understood or expressed

civic

adj. of or relating to a city or town

perseverance

n. a determination in doing something despite difficulty

depict

v. to give a description of, show, or represent

languish

v. to grow weak or suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation

nonprofit

adj. not established for the purpose of making money

Multiple Choice

the lowest support of a structure

• funds

• foundation

• structure

• flying buttresses

Multiple Select

Select all that apply. You grasp the following things:

• a handle

• a concept

• the wind

• another person's hand

• an ice cream cone

Multiple Choice

Aloft means:

• bed

• talking to someone quietly

• high up in or into the air

• quickly

Multiple Select

The following things are bewildering:

• mazes

• riddles

• maps

• dictionaries

• rubik's cube

Multiple Choice

not clearly understood or expressed

• torrent

• aloft

• brace

• vague

Poll

What most causes you to languish?

• school

• sporting events

• family dinners

• chores

• reading a book

Multiple Choice

to give a description of, show, or represent

• depict

• degrade

• detest

• play