Antarctic Journal Vocabulary

What does the word spectators mean in the sentence below?

The spectators lining the road cheered the racers on.

• news people reporting

• athletes playing

• people watching

• coaches helping

What does the word inspected mean in the sentence below?

Sarah inspected the pumpkins that were finished.

• examined carefully

• completed quickly

• finished early

• built quietly

What does the word construct mean in the sentence below?

They plan to construct a barn behind the house.

• locate

• complete

• clean

• build

What does the word alert mean in the sentence below?

She wasn't mentally alert enough to answer the questions.

• sleepy

• confused

• aware

• afraid

What does the word display mean in the sentence below?

There was a display of art at the museum.

• research

• judging

• exhibit

• discussion

What does the word telescope mean in the sentence below?

A telescope is like a very strong eye.

• device worn on the head to make eyesight clearer

• device for making faraway objects appear larger

• device for making small objects appear larger

• device used to take photographs

What does the word supervised mean in the sentence below?

The coach strictly supervised his son's physical training.

• told stories to

• watched over

• played with

• ran from

What does the word stranded mean in the sentence below?

I'm worried sick about my wife stranded in the blizzard.

• lacking enough skill or ability to do something

• without means to reach a destination

• unable to think or reason clearly

• unable to make a decision

What does the word weariness mean in the sentence below?

Weariness settled in as she rubbed her eyes.

• hunger

• exhaustion

• boredom

• anger

What does the word fractured mean in the sentence below?

Her wrist fractured when she fell on the ice.

• weak

• swollen

• sore

• broken