Grade 5 Vocabulary Quiz

What does "adaptation" mean?

• The process of becoming less effective in a new environment.

• A type of animal found in tropical climates.

• The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.

• A method of communication among animals.

What does "agile" mean?

• To move slowly and with difficulty.

• Capable of moving quickly and easily.

• To be very strong.

• To be very large.

What does "cache" mean?

• A type of computer virus.

• A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

• A large, open area for sports.

• A method of cooking food over an open fire.

What does "dormant" mean?

• Extremely active.

• Having a temperature slightly above freezing.

• In a state of rest or inactivity.

• Brightly colored and easy to see.

What does "forage" mean?

• To decorate with flowers.

• To participate in a formal debate.

• To search widely for food or provisions.

• To engage in a type of dance.

What does "frigid" mean?

• Extremely hot and uncomfortable.

• Very cold in temperature.

• Moderately warm.

• Dry and barren.

What does "hibernate" mean?

• To spend the winter in a state of rest or inactivity.

• To migrate to a warmer climate for the winter.

• To grow rapidly during the spring.

• To shed leaves in autumn.

What does "insulates" mean?

• To decorate the interior of a house.

• To make something less effective.

• To protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material.

• To remove all coverings from.