Chicago Vocabulary Practice 1-3

During a family picnic, Aiden noticed a group of kids playing nearby. He turned to his mom and asked, "What does the word 'tyke' mean?"

• A large animal

• A small child

• A type of tree

• A musical instrument

During a school debate, Charlotte argued that a "reprobate" is someone who should not be trusted. What is a "reprobate"?

• A kind person

• A wicked or immoral person

• A wealthy individual

• A young child

Olivia is known as a "philanthropist" in her community. What does she do?

• A person who steals

• A person who gives money to good causes

• A person who writes books

• A person who sings

During a camping trip, Ethan needed to find a "privy". What is a "privy"?

• A type of bird

• An outdoor shed used as a toilet

• A type of flower

• A musical instrument

Abigail was reading the newspaper and came across an "obituary" section. What does "obituary" refer to?

• A birth announcement

• A newspaper listing about someone's death

• A wedding invitation

• A job advertisement

During a school play, Rohan was asked to act as a "codger". What role was he playing?

• A young child

• An odd, old man

• A type of fish

• A musical instrument

During the school play, who was the culprit responsible for the missing props?

• A person guilty of a prank, crime, or misdeed

• A person who helps others

• A person who writes stories

• A person who sings

Benjamin noticed his colleague was "pilfering" office supplies. What does "pilfering" mean?

• Stealing in small amounts

• Writing poetry

• Planting trees

• Singing loudly

Hannah is redecorating her living room and is looking for a "settee". What is a "settee"?

• A type of bird

• A small couch or sofa

• A type of tree

• A musical instrument

During the school play, Scarlett had to portray a character who would often lament. What does "lament" mean?

• To celebrate joyfully

• To express sorrow; to cry out loud

• To write a story

• To sing a song