DAY 10: Tale of Despereaux Vocabulary

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When the candles were lit for the first time, everyone looked at them in amazement.

What does the underlined word mean?

• disbelief

• great excitement

• love

• seriousness

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The teacher anticipates that everyone will turn in their homework on Friday.

What does the underlined word mean?

• expects

• sadden

• loves

• seriousness

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Our plans were thwarted when my little sister showed up.

What does the underlined word mean?

• expected

• defeated or ruined

• excitement

• seriousness

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For all of humanity, we must recycle.

What does the underlined word mean?

• the state of being human

• the state of being an animal

• the state of being an alien

• the state of being lost

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When someone infringes on my desk space, I have to give them a dirty look.

What does the underlined word mean?

• to become something you are not.

• to make a mess on the floor

• to clean up somewhere

• to get in someone elses space

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The vengeful cat looked up at the dog, and the dog backed away slowly.

What does the underlined word mean?

• seeking revenge

• dirty

• clean

• wanting love

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I must consign to you my favorite blue sweater, keep it clean.

What does the underlined word mean?

• to give up

• to donate

• to give to someone so they can take care of it

• to love

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It was a gloomy day. It was raining, my cat died, and I couldn't find anything to wear.

What does the underlined word mean?

• a feeling of sadness and sorrow

• a feeling of happiness

• a feeling of organization

• a feeling of craziness

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We will torment my dad, by making chocolate cake while he is on a diet.

What does the underlined word mean?

• treat cruelly

• give them a piece

• not help

• show him the light

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The animals back was quite scaly. It was not smooth like my dog's fur.

What does the underlined word mean?

• smooth

• hard and bumpy

• furry

• swirly