California Prodigal Vocabulary

What does the word 'nestle' mean?

• to fly high in the sky

• to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

• to dig deep into the ground

• to run at a fast pace

Use the word 'adobe' in a sentence.

• The adobe reader is my favorite book.

• I love to eat adobe for breakfast.

• The adobe software is very expensive.

• The adobe house was cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

What is the meaning of the word 'umber'?

• A type of tropical fruit

• A traditional dance from Spain

• A natural brown or reddish-brown earth pigment

• A small rodent native to South America

Can you provide a synonym for the word 'antiquitous'?

• contemporary

• recent

• ancient

• modern

How would you define the word 'gelid'?

• Extremely cold or icy

• Soft and squishy

• Burning hot

• Loud and noisy

In what manner did the character act disdainfully in the story?

• Being indifferent and apathetic towards others

• Speaking rudely and showing contempt towards others

• Speaking softly and showing empathy towards others

• Acting kindly and respectfully towards others

Explain the meaning of the word 'languid'.

• energetic and lively

• lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

• strong and powerful

• enthusiastic and dynamic

What type of flower is a lupin?

• A type of vegetable

• A type of flower

• A type of tree

• A type of fish

What does the word 'fulminant' signify?

• Sudden, severe, and intense

• Calm, peaceful, and relaxed

• Gradual, moderate, and weak

• Slow, mild, and gentle

Describe something as exquisite.

• Moderately attractive, sturdy, or basic

• Slightly pretty, average, or plain

• Very ugly, rough, or simple

• Extremely beautiful, delicate, or intricate