Journeys Grade 5 Lesson 6 Vocabulary

What does the word dwarfed mean in the sentence below?

The baby kangaroo is dwarfed by the larger mother kangaroo.

• running away from something small

• shrinking rapidly

• ran over by something fast

• made to appear smaller by something else

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What does the word presence mean in the sentence below?

Wildlife photographers have to be careful that their presence doesn't scare away animals.

• be present in a place

• something you give at Christmas

• to speak in front of a large crowd

• being noisy and loud

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What does the word procedure mean in the sentence below?

The veterinarian explained the procedure and said the cat would be fine.

• a medical diagnosis

• the ending of a list of steps

• a certain way of doing something

• a job that works with animals

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What does the word outfitted mean in the sentence below?

This woman is outfitted with a glove to protect her from the owl's talons.

• a nice set of clothing for a special event

• when something is too dangerous

• provided with special equipment

• the best way to complete a task

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

The baby alligator will be transferred to another area when it grows larger.

• moved from one place to another

• seeing something clearly

• an area designed for specific animals

• to grow larger

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

To calculate a cheetah's speed, measure the time it takes to cover a certain distance.

• adding two numbers together

• observing carefully

• going to a new place for the first time

• determine the amount or number of something

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

It is important for an animal's collar to be snug, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable.

• to embrace closely

• to be uneasy about a topic

• tight and close fitting

• something an animal wears to be identified

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

Eagles and many other birds roost high on a perch to see prey or to avoid predators.

• a place where an animal sits or rests

• a part of a tree

• a nest where a bird keeps it's young

• the shortest branch of a bush

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

The dog is quite enthusiastic about chasing and catching flying discs.

• to be curious about an unknown object

• feeling nervous about a special event

• working out

• to show great enjoyment

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

The girl was beaming over the news that her family was going to adopt the puppy.

• shining a bright light

• smiling brightly with pleasure

• insane and frantic

• filled with disapproval

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