Journeys 5th grade Unit 2 Lesson 7 Vocabulary

What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?

The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

• brave

• fearful

• jealous

• lazy

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What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?

The turtle has a slow stride.

• brain

• dream

• step

• voice

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What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below?

The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

• taking away

• settling down

• walking around

• leaping forward

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What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?

The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

• tried to avoid

• stood one's ground

• taxed one's muscles

• answer one's calling

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What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below?

The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

• making a mental image

• drawing a detailed map

• writing directions on a paper

• discussing possible locations

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What does the word lunging mean in the sentence below?

Suddenly Brutus was at her side again, lunging to meet the red dog.

• making noises

• biting

• working

• dashing

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What is the meaning of the word romp in the sentence below?

For many kids in the 1800s, the trip West was a romp. For adults it was a serious task.

• a type of clothing

• long and hard

• an energetic and noisy way to play

• a long way to travel

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What does the word wheeled mean in the sentence below?

Teams of oxen wheeled the wagons around to form a circle for protection.

• not giving up easily

• turned quickly

• leaping

• making a sudden forward movement

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What does the word shouldered mean in the sentence below?

The soldiers shouldered their rifles and marched away.

• to draw

• turned quickly

• packed away

• carried the weight

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What does the word checking mean in the sentence below?

Checking the wandering ways of sheep is the job of many farm dogs.

• limiting or controlling something

• banking

• watching

• running with

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