Unit 1 Vocabulary Practice

What does the word sod mean in this sentence?

People used to build houses made of sod.

• mud mixed with straw

• soil with growing grass

• dead trees

• large flat rocks

What is a synonym for lair in this sentence?

The animal’s lair was hidden below a fallen tree.

• fur

• tail

• den

• nose

What does the word ceremony most likely mean in this sentence?

Many people were at the ceremony for the new mayor.

• sports competition

• shopping center

• special event

• ocean voyage

What is a synonym for recognized in this sentence?

The dog recognized an old friend.

• presented

• deserved

• listened

• remembered

What does the word evening most likely mean in this sentence?

In the evening people gathered to watch the bats.

• middle of a city

• good mood

• early in the night

• entrance of a giant cave

What does the word douse mean in this sentence?

Be sure to douse the campfire before you go to bed.

• make larger

• complicate

• explain in detail

• throw water on

What is a synonym for frilly in this sentence?

The baby wore a frilly outfit.

• decorated

• tight

• warm

• comfortable

What is a synonym for cold in this sentence?

The strangers were cold toward the visitor.

• amused

• excited

• different

• unfriendly

What does the word before mean in this sentence?

The loyal subject placed the gifts before the queen.

• in front of

• hastily

• in a rude way

• beneath

What does the word appointed mean in this sentence?

Yolanda was appointed by the class to the school council.

• applauded

• respected

• chosen

• marched