Unit 3 Vocabulary

Jeff's VIRIDITY meant that...

• he knew all about life in the city.

• he wasn't sure how to navigate public transportation.

• he was green with envy

My brother was LIVID because....

• I wouldn't share my cookies

• I didn't fill his gas tank after borrowing the car.

• I stole the money he had saved for college.

You could tell from Mrs. Lardie's PALLOR that...

• she was healthy and feeling well

• she was drained and barely hanging on.

• she was angry and ready to unleash on the class.

Stella's CANDID answer...

• showed her openness and honesty

• showed how little experience she had

• was obviously a lie

While walking through the jungle, the explorers had to hack through the ________ to clear a path.

• verdure

• candor

• incandescent

They were looking for treasure of the ancient peoples who lived there. Legends told of their wealth and scientific advancements. However, some saw them as backwards and _______ their culture.

• incandescent

• denigrated

• appalled

When other researchers dismissed the indigenous people, it _______ the explorers, who knew of their sophisticated culture.

• appalled

• livid

• pallid

Once they got to the top of the mountain, they could see the _______ landscape and hear the exotic birds.

• candor

• incandescent

• verdant

Lexi's INCANDESCENT smile...

• showed how innocent she was

• lit up the room.

• hinted at how angry she really was

Alex's face went PALLID when...

• he realized with horror the mistake he had made would cost lives.

• he realized how he'd been cheated and became angry.

• he couldn't believe the accusation and was confused.