Academic Vocab. 1

Which definition matches the meaning of array in this sentence.

The cast for the play has an enormous array of talent.

• An orderly arrangement

• clothing or finery

• an impressively large number or group

Which definition matches the meaning of boast in this sentence.

The zoo boasts an array of exotic animals.

• To say speak about oneself in a proud or self admiring way.

• To have as a desirable feature

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The gopher left his burrow to collect food.

• mud hole

• to dig

• a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal

• swimming pool

The word erupting in this sentence means:

The Christmas tree is erupting with color.

• break away

• to explode or break out with force

• shining

• burning

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word spectacle mean in this sentence:

The school experienced the spectacle of thousands of crickets invading the hallways.

• joy

• nuisance

• sadness

• an unusual site or public display

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word descent mean in this sentence:

In preparing for a landing the airplane began it's descent.

• movement downward

• movement upward

• jerky motion

• smooth

What does the word prowl in this sentence:

Predators prowl through the night in search of food.

• to jump

• to roam around in a sneaky way

• to hid

• hunt

What does the word vulnerable in this sentence:

Without shelter, the kittens are vulnerable to the dangers of the night.

• safe

• scared

• awaiting

• open to attack

What does the word swarming mean in this sentence:

The bees let nothing stand in their way, swarming in yellow and black waves into the boat.

• to attack

• to move in large numbers

• to move in small groups

• to hide

What does the word driven mean in this sentence:

Driven by instinct, the salmon return to their spawning ground each year.

• taught

• to move

• being very motivated

• swimming

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CCSS.L.5.5C