Open Court Unit 5 Vocabulary

What does the word slogan mean in this sentence?

Our school slogan is "Hungry for Knowledge, wild for success."

• box in which things are shipped

• vehicle pulled by horses in the snow

• special words used by a group

• clothing that keeps you dry

What is a synonym for liberty in this sentence?

It is important for all people to have liberty.

• freedom

• neatness

• imagination

• laughter

What does the word rally mean in this sentence?

We are going to a park improvement rally this weekend.

• a pulley

• an area shaded by trees

• a loud disagreement

• a meeting to get something done

What does the word vote most likely mean in this sentence?

The students will vote for their favorite video game.

• tell friends about

• make a choice

• work in groups

• try hard

What does the word government mean in this sentence?

Some government buildings were damaged in the earthquake.

• business with many workers

• people in charge of a country

• group that lives in apartments

• tall and thin made out of concrete

What is a synonym for proposed in this sentence?

Some people proposed that a new school be built.

• suggested

• threatened

• weakened

• appreciated

What does the word candidate mean in this sentence?

Aunt Elaine will be the best candidate for mayor!

• a major event

• town government

• a city worker

• someone running for office

What is a synonym for adversaries in this sentence?

The governor's adversaries wanted her to lose the election.

• moderates

• opponents

• hemispheres

• favorites

What does the word ashamed most likely mean in this sentence?

A few people were ashamed that they had said unkind things.

• trying to tell other people what to think

• not caring what other people think

• feeling bad for doing something wrong

• yelling at other people

What does the word persevere mean in this sentence?

The team had to persevere to win the championship.

• raise a lot of money

• find people who would be fans

• work hard to do something

• sing songs before a game