O&OB Section 3 Vocabulary

_____= a characteristic of one person or thing that is unique

• distinctive

• indifference

______= lack of interest, concern or sympathy

• sheer

• indifference

________= nothing other than

• sheer

• frantic

_______= a slow heavy walk

• sheer

• plod

_______= hum or sing in a soft low voice

• croon

• fend

What is the definition of "frantic"?

• acting with fear, anxiety

• look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

What is the definition of "fend"?

• a slow, heavy walk

• look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Austin was felt INDIFFERENT to his new classmate. He wasn't interested in getting to know them.

Is INDIFFERENT used correctly in this sentence ?

• Yes, it is correct

• No it is incorrect

Austin loved to use SHEER when he was writing his stories.

Is SHEER used correctly in this sentence?

• Yes, it is used correctly

• No, it is not used correctly

Austin was so happy to leave school, that he PLODDED all the way home.

Is PLOD used correctly in this sentence?

• Yes, it is used correctly.

• No it is not used correctly

Answer explanation

If someone PLODS, it is a slow and heavy walk. We would normally do this when we are tired or sad.