Stargirl Ch. 26-end Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'gawk'?

• A popular dance move.

• A slang term for talking.

• A type of bird.

• to stare stupidly

What is the definition of 'modest'?

• quiet or humble in manner of appearance

• Having or showing a negative estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.

• Having or showing no estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.

• Having or showing an excessive estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.

What is the definition of 'subside'?

• To cause something to increase in intensity, violence, or severity

• To become more intense, violent, or severe

• To become less intense, to wear off or calm down

• To remain at the same level of intensity, violence, or severity

What is the definition of 'dwindle'?

• Suddenly become larger or more in amount

• Gradually become smaller or less in amount

• Stay the same in amount

• Gradually become larger or more in amount

What is the definition of 'caravan'?

• A type of bird

• A type of hat

• A vehicle designed for living in, typically towed by a car and used for vacations or camping.

• A type of boat

What is the definition of 'outskirts'?

• The underground parts or tunnels of a town or city.

• The middle parts or center of a town or city.

• The outer parts or edges of a town or city.

• The central parts or core of a town or city.

What is the definition of 'gravitate'?

• To remain stationary

• To move away from something

• To move or be drawn toward something

• To jump over something

What is the definition of 'improvise'?

• Follow a strict plan and procedure

• Create something with a lot of preparation and planning

• Create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation.

• Copy someone else's work

What is the definition of 'stampede'?

• A slow and deliberate movement of a group of people or animals.

• A peaceful gathering of a group of people or animals.

• A sudden rush or mass movement of a group of people or animals, usually caused by fear or panic.

• A sudden rush or mass movement of a group of inanimate objects.

What is the definition of 'collide'?

• To peacefully interact with another object or person.

• To come into violent contact with another object or person.

• To avoid contact with another object or person.

• To move away from another object or person.