Bob Chapters 9-13 Vocab

nonliving

• inanimate

• hyperventilating

• accustomed

• annoying

Answer explanation

I think Bob sometimes forgets that some of us are real live creatures and some of us are inanimate objects.

breathing rapidly and deeply, often because of fear or anxiety

• hyperventilating

• accustomed

• annoying

• gist

Answer explanation

I can see his chest moving up and down when he breathes. In fact, I think he might be hyperventilating.

grown used to something so that it seems normal or usual

• accustomed

• annoying

• gist

• ridiculous

Answer explanation

I look down, half surprised to still be wearing it. I shrug. "I've grown accustomed to it."

causing irritation or annoyance

• annoying

• gist

• ridiculous

• patient

Answer explanation

"I know you always wanted to be a big sister, but trust me, it can be annoying."

the main or most vital part

• gist

• ridiculous

• patient

• inanimate

Answer explanation

"That's pretty much the gist of it."

very silly or unreasonable

• ridiculous

• patient

• inanimate

• hyperventilating

Answer explanation

I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's worth a try.

bearing problems or troubles calmly without complaint

• patient

• inanimate

• hyperventilating

• accustomed

Answer explanation

He gets a patient look on his face.

What does "inanimate" mean?

• nonliving

• breathing rapidly and deeply, often because of fear or anxiety

• grown used to something so that it seems normal or usual

• causing irritation or annoyance

Answer explanation

I am scared of puppets, even though they are inanimate.

What does "hyperventilating" mean?

• the main or most vital part

• breathing rapidly and deeply, often because of fear or anxiety

• grown used to something so that it seems normal or usual

• causing irritation or annoyance

Answer explanation

I was so scared by the movie that I started hyperventilating.

What does "accustomed" mean?

• the main or most vital part

• very silly or unreasonable

• grown used to something so that it seems normal or usual

• causing irritation or annoyance

Answer explanation

I'm getting accustomed to my new house.