Spadefoot Toad Vocab Week 3

What is the definition of dwindled?

• diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

• become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

• scribble absentmindedly.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of feeble?

• having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

• lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

• lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; lacking physical strength and energy.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of sinister?

• giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

• frightening; causing fear.

• feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of query?

• ask for information from someone.

• a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.

• give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the definition of gesture?

• move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

• a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

• not moving or not intended to be moved.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of interfere?

• bring or come to an end.

• make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.

• take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of lurch?

• move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

• put down, especially gently or carefully.

• make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of clench?

• allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

• (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially when feeling extreme anger.

• move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of exasperated?

• feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

• (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.

• intensely irritated and frustrated.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of skitter?

• move lightly and quickly or hurriedly.

• at a slow speed; not quickly.

• done or occurring quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6