The Leap by Louise Erdrich (Vocabulary in real world context)

Aria noticed a new store steadily advancing into the market, taking over the spaces of smaller businesses. How would you describe this store's actions using one word?

• Decorated with feathers

• Encroaching

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

Henry is a student who is always studying, doing homework, or reading a book. His friends say he is 'perpetually' busy. What does 'perpetually' mean in this context?

• Immediately

• Happening all the time

• Obsolete

• Too old to be usable

During a science experiment, Mia added a chemical to a solution and observed a reaction. Which word best describes if the reaction happened instantly?

• Anticipation

• Constricting

• Intruding

• Instantaneously

Lily, Abigail, and Emma found an old typewriter in their attic. They were unsure if it was still usable or if it was 'superannuated'. What does 'superannuated' mean in this context?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Too old to be usable

Abigail is eagerly waiting for her birthday party. Which word best describes her feeling?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Too old to be usable

During a science experiment, Michael, Kai, and Ava observed that a snake was constricting its prey. What does 'constricting' mean in this context?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

Ethan sent a message to Anika and Emma. He expected them to respond 'instantaneously'. What does Ethan expect?

• They will respond immediately

• They will be responding all the time

• They will respond in an obsolete manner

• They will respond in a way that is too old to be usable

Abigail noticed that Kai's garden was steadily advancing into Mason's yard. How would you describe Kai's garden?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

David found an old computer in his attic. He wonders if it is still usable. Which term best describes the computer if it is too old to be usable?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Superannuated

Samuel wants to send a message to Ethan and Nora that will be delivered instantly. Which word describes this type of message delivery?

• Anticipation

• Constricting

• Intruding

• Instantaneously