Vocabulary Inventory- Sept

The ancient story tells why dragons eat outsiders.

What does the word ANCIENT mean?

• scary

• true

• very old

• made up

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word APPREHENSIVE mean?

• worried
• angry
• excited
• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

David knew the advanced studies program was rigorous and it would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 

What does the word RIGOROUS mean?

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• interesting 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over again. 

What does the word MONOTONOUS mean?

• inspiring 
• disgusting
• boring
• interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers. 

What does the word ELIGIBLE mean?

• qualified
• rejected 
• observed
• chosen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.

 What does the word JOVIAL mean?

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mr. Adams liked most animals and even owned a dog. However, he loathed all cats and refused to even be in the same room as one. 

What does the word LOATHED mean?

• hated
• repelled
• adored
• liked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Maria was in a terrible predicament. She had accidentally agreed to go to the dance with two different boys!

What does the word PREDICAMENT mean?

• place
• decision 
• tv show
• situation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

After the war was over the soldiers liberated all the prisoners, allowing them to return unharmed to their families. 

What does the word LIBERATED mean?

• Paid

• teased
• welcomed
• freed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He strode across the kitchen and swept plates and platters to the floor in a fury.

What does the word FURY mean?

• a feeling of intense joy

• a feeling of intense sadness

• a feeling of intense anger

• a feeling of intense excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4