Vocabulary: Hercules' Quest

What does the word "glared" mean in the sentence below:

The teacher glared at the two students who were talking during the test.

• yelled angrily

• stared fiercely

• smiled brightly

• listened politely

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "resourceful" mean in the sentence below:

The resourceful hero figured out how to help his friends.

• clever at solving problems

• patient during a difficult time

• fearless in the face of danger

• generous with one's resources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "coerced" mean in the sentence below:

The firefighter coerced the cat down from the tree.

• forced

• interested

• pleased

• requested

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "unfortunate" mean in the sentence below:

Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate.

• funny

• planned

• unbelievable

• unlucky

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "devised" mean in the word below:

The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas.

• considered

• created

• ruined

• used

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the phrase below:

Look before you leap.

• Think before you act.

• Don't listen to criticism.

• Don't jump into puddles.

• Remember what is important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the phrase below:

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

• Don't take on too much.

• Don't eat when you are not hungry.

• Eating too quickly will make you sick.

• Don't think too hard before you decide.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word beamed mean in the sentence below:

The grandparents beamed at their grandchild as they danced on the stage.

• stared fiercely

• pointed lasers

• watched lovingly

• stared in confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word acquire mean in the sentence below:

Scientists work to acquire information about the world around us.

• gain more

• spread out

• make more clean

• cook

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the sentence below:

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

• Plan your trip in advance.

• Look for sign posts along the way.

• Don't make a decision until you need to.

• Follow what other people have done before you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4