Vocabulary • Ch 6 - A Wrinkle in Time • Definitions

What is the definition of 'cleave'?

• To split or cut something in half

• To make something less severe or harmful

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• To feel very angry or upset

What word means to pay attention and concentrate on something?

• simultaneous

• mitigate

• focus

• chide

What word means thinking you're better than everyone else?

• arrogant

• vary

• resilient

• chide

What is the definition of 'simultaneous'?

• A super, super, super long time

• A small hint or idea

• Happening at the same time

• Able to bounce back from challenges

What word means balance and grace in movement or behavior?

• writhe

• resilient

• arrogant

• poise

What is the definition of 'writhe'?

• A small hint or idea

• To twist, squirm, or wriggle with discomfort

• Happening at the same time

• To be different or change in some way

What is the definition of 'vary'?

• The feeling or mood of something

• To be different or change in some way

• To split or cut something in half

• Can't see things far away clearly

What is the definition of 'mitigate'?

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• To make something less severe or harmful

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

• To split or cut something in half

What is the definition of 'aberration'?

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

• To split or cut something in half

• To be different or change in some way

What word means to scold or find fault with someone?

• propitious

• chide

• arrogant

• inkling