Odyssey: Vocabulary List 1

What does the word shuddered mean in the context of the following sentence? The little girl shuddered with fear as she heard a loud noise outside her window.

• Slept peacefully

• Laughed loudly

• Trembled suddenly

• Ate quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word provisions mean in the context of the following sentence? The hikers packed enough provisions for their week-long camping trip, including food, water, and camping gear.

• Necessary supplies

• Sports equipment

• Luxury items

• Electronic gadgets

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word rudder used in the context of the following sentence? The captain used the rudder to turn the ship away from the rocky shore.

• Satellite

• Steering device

• Emergency brake

• Engine

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word tumult mean in the context of the following sentence?

The protest turned into a tumult when the crowd started shouting and pushing each other.

• Peaceful environment

• Noisy excitement

• Silent meditation

• Colorful artwork

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word billow mean in the context of the following sentence?

The storm caused the waves to billow, creating massive swells in the ocean.

• Gentle breeze

• Heavy rain

• Large wave

• Small wave

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word frantically mean in the context of the following sentence? The student searched frantically for his lost homework, realizing he had only a few minutes before class started.

• Frequently

• Desperately

• Cheerfully

• Accidentally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The pirates set sail to ____________ the coastal villages, taking gold and valuable treasures.

• Contend

• Plunder

• Valor

• Stronghold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The soldier was awarded a medal for his _________ in battle, having risked his life to save his comrades.

• Valor

• Stronghold

• Harried

• Contend

The rebels retreated to their mountain ___________, where they prepared to defend against the approaching army.

• Contend

• Plunder

• Stronghold

• Valor

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The ancient castle was built to __________ with powerful storms and enemy attacks.

• Harriend

• Contend

• Plunder

• Valor