Vocabulary 7_6

"As soon as we inflate the boat, we can take it out on the lake," Sara said, "So hand me that pump!" inflate means:

• row out on

• sit down on

• put air into

Michael mows all his neighbors' yards, and they pay him well. Soon, Michael is rolling in dough! rolling in dough means:

• is allergic to grass

• being a fast worker

• has a lot of money

Carol waited behind the curtain until the director gave her a silent cue to dance onto the stage. cue means:

• whistle

• signal

• applause

It may look like the magician is pulling a rabbit from his hat, but really, it is just an optical illusion. optical relates to the:

• ears

• eyes

• nose

The burglar managed to baffle the police for years before he got caught. baffle means:

• capture quickly

• get along with

• confuse completely

The bullies brutally attacked the newly planted community garden. brutally means:

• cruelly

• stomped

• rapidly

Lucy was disappointed because she did not get a part in the school play. She talked to another girl who was rejected. Both girls felt better because misery loves company. misery loves company means:

• shared pain is easier to accept

• friends cheer you up when you are down

• experiencing rejection is hard

Marisol began to pout when her parents said she could not have money for new clothes. She just sat in a corner by herself. pout means:

• sulk

• shout

• tantrum

The pet snake was about as affectionate as a piranha. If you got too close, it would immediately strike at you. affectionate as a piranha means:

• not friendly at all

• long and sleek

• able to swim well

After throwing snowballs all morning, Caden's fingers felt like ice cubes. Here like ice cubes means:

• square

• cold

• hard