Number the Stars Ch13-16 Vocab

What does the word "stricken" mean?

• To feel joy or happiness

• To feel grief or fear deeply

• To feel excitement or thrill

• To feel calm or relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "tantalize" mean?

• To comfort or soothe

• To torment or tease

• To ignore or neglect

• To praise or admire

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "taut" mean?

• Loose and relaxed

• Stretched tight

• Soft and fluffy

• Heavy and thick

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "faltered" mean?

• To act or move unsteadily

• To run quickly

• To speak loudly

• To jump high

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "brusque" mean?

• Friendly and kind

• Blunt and rough

• Slow and steady

• Quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word "hobbled" mean?

• Ran quickly without stopping

• Had a hard time walking due to pain

• Jumped up and down with joy

• Walked smoothly and easily

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word "quavering" mean?

• To sing loudly

• To shake or tremble in speaking

• To run quickly

• To laugh quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "insolently" mean?

• In a polite and respectful way

• In an extremely rude way that shows a lack of respect for somebody

• In a cheerful and friendly manner

• In a quiet and shy manner

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "implored" mean?

• To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

• To ignore someone completely

• To laugh at someone's request

• To give someone a gift

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "caustic" mean?

• Friendly and kind

• Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

• Calm and peaceful

• Joyful and happy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4