Number the Stars Chapter 9-12 Vocabulary

What does the word "poised" mean?

• To be in poor condition

• Not moving but ready to move

• To walk slowly and heavily

• To be angry or upset

Which word describes being able to do something quickly and accurately?

• Merriment

• Deftly

• Scampering

• Staccato

What is a "hearse" used for?

• Carrying a coffin to a grave

• Showing intelligence

• Causing a rash

• Altering something

What does "sulking" mean?

• Laughing and enjoying

• Being in poor condition

• Being angry and refusing to discuss

• Moving quickly and playfully

Choose the word that means "to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard."

• Trudged

• Protruding

• Refashion

• Gleam

What does "staccato" refer to?

• A serious disease

• A small bright light

• Short and not sounding connected

• Copying someone's behavior

Which word means "showing that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people"?

• Condescending

• Merriment

• Scampering

• Imitating

What is "typhus"?

• A feeling of self-respect

• A disease causing fevers and rash

• A type of alteration

• A condition of being dim

What does "refashion" mean?

• To stick out

• To alter something

• To run quickly

• To laugh and enjoy

Which word describes something in poor condition?

• Poised

• Shabby

• Defily

• Pride