The Clay Marble Vocabulary List

What does the word 'eerie' mean?

• Huge, vast

• High-pitched tone or sound

• Feeling a high degree of satisfaction with oneself

• Scary, spooky

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'engrossed'?

• Enjoying, savoring, appreciating

• A form of government

• Brisk, concise, brief, abrupt

• To be absorbed in, or distracted by something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would you describe something 'fierce'?

• High-pitched tone or sound

• Feeling a high degree of satisfaction with oneself

• Very violent, unpleasant, savage

• A low, whispered sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'forlorn' mean?

• Sad or lonely after being deserted or left

• Huge, vast

• A heavy downpour, a deluge

• A facial expression showing anger or disapproval

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'impatient'?

• To give confidence back to, comforted

• A garment wrapped around the waist

• A form of government

• Restless, unable to wait

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would you describe something 'massive'?

• Scary, spooky

• A low, whispered sound

• Huge, vast

• To step heavily on, treat harshly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'murmuring' mean?

• A high-pitched tone or sound

• A facial expression showing anger or disapproval

• A low, whispered sound

• Feeling a high degree of satisfaction with oneself

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'reassured'?

• A heavy downpour, a deluge

• To give confidence back to, comforted

• Brisk, concise, brief, abrupt

• A form of government

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How would you describe a 'regime'?

• Enjoying, savoring, appreciating

• A form of government

• Huge, vast

• To step heavily on, treat harshly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'relishing' mean?

• A high-pitched tone or sound

• A facial expression showing anger or disapproval

• Enjoying, savoring, appreciating

• A low, whispered sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4