The Day the Dam Broke VOCAB

Which word means “to bring into being or cause for being?”

• eclipse

• generated

• periodic

• prolonged

Which word means “to arrange in a straight line?”

• calamity

• inconvenince

• alignment

• tenacity

What does periodic mean?

• Occurring, or recurring, at a regular time interval

• The quality or state of being bothered and troubled by a thing or event

• Drawn out, lengthened, or extended time

Which word is the synonym, or a word that means the same, of inconvenience?

• problem

• help

• guidance

Which one of these scenarios describes a person showing tenacity?

• The puppy climbing onto the couch.

• Tom carrying the groceries for mom.

• Sally trying again and again on her homework problems.

What does prolonged mean?

• Any overshadowing or cutting off of light

• The quality or state of being bothered and troubled by a thing or event

• Drawn-out; lengthened or extended in time 

Which word means “any overshadowing or cutting off of light?”

• eclipse

• prolonged

• calamity

• generated

What is a calamity?

• The quality or state of holding firmly

• place or state of being

• deep trouble or misery

What does -dom mean?

• past tense

• having the characteristics of

• state or place of being

• not