All Alone in the Universe Vocabulary

What does the word jeopardy mean in the sentence below.

Maureen's new relationship with classmate Glenna Flaiber puts their friendship in jeopardy

• action

• contest

• Danger

• view

What does the word stable mean in the sentence below.

I know that in geometry the triangle is supposed to be an extremely stable shape, as in the pyramids.

• where horses are kept

• faltering

• a triangle

• firm, solid

What does the word blurted mean in the sentence below.

It seemed as if they might tumble right past me then, and I blurted out, "Anyone want a french fry?"

• to speak without thinking

• to yell at someone, with anger

• to mumble

• to fall

What does the word spiteful mean in the sentence below.

The boy said spiteful, mean things to the other team to get back at them for their poor sportsmanship.

• happy, kind

• hurtful, unkind

• a small fairy type creature

• a full cup of Sprite

What does the word scrounged mean in the sentence below.

Though at first there didn't seem to be any food in the house, by digging through all the cupboards, the kids scrounged up a good lunch.

• to save

• to burn

• to find by searching or rummaging

• to win

What does the word eventually mean in the sentence below.

You know who you are now, and your mind eventually gets around to what you might be doing that day.

• never going to happen

• might maybe occur

• making a show of it

• at some future date or time

A tide of ________________ rushed in all around me, as I finally understood what was being said.

In ancient times people depended on _____________ to tell them about the future.

What does the word abrupt mean in the sentence below.

The abrupt quite told me that I had probably interrupted someone.

• suddenly, unexpected

• slow and steady

• warning

• quite

When might someone feel a rush of exhilaration?

• As they ride a rollercoaster.

• When they lay down to take a nap.

• While eating ice cream.

• When they score the winning point for their team.