The Baker's Neighbor Vocabulary

What does the highlighted word mean: The baker vigorously placed the muffins in the storage tray, crushing several of the treats in the process.

• Utterly laughable or foolish.

• Greetings

• Condition that boosts one's chances to succeed.

• Energetically and forcefully.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the highlighted word mean: The actor had the advantage of being well-trained in the theatrical arts and thus was sure to get the role.

• Utterly laughable or foolish.

• Greetings

• Condition that boosts one's chances to succeed.

• Energetically or forcefully.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the highlighted word mean: As the baker exited his store, the children shouted their salutations to him with cheerful glee.

• Utterly laughable and foolish.

• Greetings.

• Conditions that boosts one's chance to succeed.

• Energetically or forcefully.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The baker would not allow his neighbors to sniff his bakery goods for free which was absolutely absurd.

• Utterly laughable and foolish.

• Greetings.

• Conditions that boost one's chances to succeed.

• Energetically or forcefully.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The baker indignantly asked the hungry children to step away from his bakery window.

• In an annoying manner.

• Expressing embarrassment.

• A change or adjustment.

• A bead-like starch from cassava root.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

One the judge had declared his verdict, the baker shamefacedly admitted his greedy behavior.

• In an annoying manner.

• Expressing embarrassment.

• A change or adjustment.

• A bead-like starch from cassava root.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The baker used tapioca to make the sweet pudding in the center of his cupcakes.

• In an annoying manner.

• Expressing embarrassment.

• A change or adjustment.

• A bead-like starch from cassava root.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The pastry chef had made adaptations to his recipes throughout the years to create a more delicious frosting for his carrot cake.

• In an annoying manner.

• Expressing embarrassment.

• Changes or adjustments.

• A bead-like starch from cassava root.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The children gained much pleasure from walking past the bakery and smelling the pleasant scents which wafted from inside.

• An enjoyable comfort or way of living.

• An earned reward or responsibility.

• Satisfying feelings

• Softly or pleasantly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The judge mildly asked the baker if he preferred to pay the fine or serve time in jail.

• An enjoyable comfort or way of living.

• An earned reward or responsibility.

• Satisfying feelings.

• Softly or pleasantly.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C