Open Court U2L3 Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word 'downy'?

• covered with coarse rough hair or feathers.

• smooth and shiny.

• covered with fine soft hair or feathers

• covered with scales or plates.

What is the definition of the word 'seldom'?

• frequently

• regularly

• often

• not often or rarely

What is the definition of the word 'blustery'?

• Characterized by a lack of wind or movement.

• Characterized by strong or violent winds

• Characterized by calm and peaceful weather.

• Characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

What is the definition of the word 'exceptionally'?

• To a lesser degree than usual or expected.

• To the same degree as usual or expected.

• To a moderate degree than usual or expected.

• To a greater degree than usual or expected.

What is the definition of the word 'scurrying'?

• Moving quickly with short, quick steps.

• Moving slowly with long strides.

• Moving slowly with short steps.

• Moving quickly with long strides.

What is the definition of the word 'lurched'?

• The definition of the word 'lurched' is to remain still and motionless.

• The definition of the word 'lurched' is to walk slowly and cautiously.

• The definition of the word 'lurched' is to move smoothly and steadily.

• The definition of the word 'lurched' is to make a sudden, unsteady movement or shift.

What is the definition of the word 'veered'?

• To maintain a steady course

• To accelerate quickly

• To change direction suddenly or to shift course.

• To reverse direction

What is the definition of the word 'indifferent'?

• having extreme interest and sympathy; passionate.

• having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

• having mixed feelings; undecided.

• having strong interest and sympathy; concerned.

Which word means 'covered with soft fine hair or feathers'?

• fluffy

• downy

• feathery

• fuzzy

Which word means 'rarely or not often'?

• infrequently

• occasionally

• regularly

• seldom