Vocabulary Practice

The Blue Ribbon dog competition was coming up this Saturday. Joey was very nervous. His dog, Zoey, could do some amazing tricks. On Saturday, his remarkable pup jumped seven feet in the air.

What is the meaning of the word remarkable?

• extraordinary or outstanding

• put or brought together

• the state of being extremely poor

• worked without stopping to get or accomplish

I flew on an airplane the other day. I had no idea where I was going, but I was excited. This mystery plane ride landed me on a desolate island in the middle of no where.

What is the meaning of the word desolate?

• changed the direction of

• empty, lonely, unhappy

• family background or national origin of a person

• changed the direction of

When we were hiking, something felt off about the trail we were on. I could tell that the trail was winding and twisting in strange ways. My friend looked at me and said "Do you think we've diverted from our path?"

What is the meaning of the word diverted?

• confinement, as in a prison, often during a war

• people who watch an event

• changed the direction of

• worked without stopping to get or accomplish

When I went to the football game, the crowd was going crazy with excitement. I could smell the fresh popcorn and the mustard on the hot dogs. All of the spectators were ready for the game to start!

What does the word spectators mean?

• dangerous because of hidden dangerous

• people who watch an event

• put or brought together

• changed the direction of

As I plan my trip to Europe, I am interested in my family's descent. I wonder if some of my family comes from Ireland, Scotland, or England...or maybe all three!

What does descent mean?

• family background or national origin of a person

• extraordinary or outstanding

• confinement, as in a prison, often during a war

• changed the direction of

During World War II, many Japanese American families were forced to live in internment camps, even though they had done nothing wrong.

What does internment mean?

• confinement, as in a prison, often during a war

• unsafe because of hidden dangers

• changed the direction of

• people who watch an event

I decided to do some good and go to my local grocery store and stock up on the essentials. I bought toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and body wash. I drove to my local homeless shelter and decided to donate it to those living in poverty.

What does poverty mean?

• the state of being extremely poor

• extraordinary or outstanding

• people who watch an event

• put or brought together

My parents bought me a brand new race car track with a remote control. I can race my sister! But, it didn't come assembled. My dad said my sister and I have to assemble it together before we play with it. Teamwork makes the dream work!

What does assembled mean?

• put or brought together

• changed the direction of

• worked without stopping to get or accomplish

• empty, lonely, unhappy

The mountain that stood before me was astounding. I couldn't believe it. I was looking at a giant challenge. However, I pursued my dream of making it to the peak of this mountain, and I made the hike to the very top!

What does pursued mean?

• worked without stopping to get or accomplish

• family background or national origin of a person

• put or brought together

• empty, lonely, unhappy

The snowy mountains off in the distance were taunting me with their massive size. I couldn't believe I was driving this treacherous road at night in a freak blizzard. I was beyond ready to get to my cabin in the woods and light a cozy fire.

What does treacherous mean?

• unsafe because of hidden dangers

• confinement, as in a prison, often during a war

• changed the direction of

• people who watch an event