Percy Jackson Chapter 3-5 vocabulary

What does "lanolin" refer to in the sentence?

"She applied a lanolin-based cream to soothe her dry and chapped skin."

• a sunny day

• moisturizer made from sheep's wool

• a large animal

• beeswax

What is a "silhouette" as mentioned in the sentence?

"As the sun set, the silhouette of the mountain range was beautifully outlined against the colorful sky."

• a shadow or dark shape

• a type of cloud

• a rare bird species

• a type of music

What does "lumber" mean in this context?

"The old man began to lumber slowly down the hiking trail, his heavy backpack weighing him down."

• move quickly

• walk on water

• Move slowly and clumsily

• Dance gracefully

What is the meaning of "deliberately" in the sentence? "He deliberately placed his keys on the kitchen counter to make sure he wouldn't forget them in the morning."

• By accident

• With great care

• Unintentionally

• Quickly and carelessly

In the sentence, what are "artillery cannons" used for?

"During the historical reenactment, the soldiers fired the artillery cannons, creating loud booms that echoed across the field."

• Cooking food

• Making music

• Firing heavy weapons

• Writing letters

What is a "parasol" in the given context?

"To protect herself from the sun's scorching rays, she opened her colorful parasol and held it above her head."

• A type of fruit

• An outdoor game

• A sun hat

• A sunshade or umbrella

Which word is a synonym for "wistful" as used in this sentence?

"When she looked at the photograph of her childhood home, a wistful expression crossed her face as she remembered the happy times."

• sad

• joyful

• excited

• confused

What is a "pseudonym" as mentioned here?

"The author J.K. Rowling used the pseudonym 'Robert Galbraith' when writing her detective novels."

• A secret code

• A fake name

• A famous book

• A type of food

What does the word "primitive" describe in the sentence?

"The cavemen used primitive tools, like stones and sticks, to hunt for food and build shelter."

• Advanced technology

• Basic and simple

• Colorful artwork

• Modern inventions

What does "feigned" mean in the sentence?

"He feigned surprise when he walked into his surprise birthday party, pretending he had no idea about it."

• Acted or pretended

• Genuinely surprised

• Hid behind a curtain

• Ignored the party