Vocab - Brother Sam #2

What is the definition of the word "idle"?

• To move quickly and energetically

• To be inactive or not in use

• To speak rapidly and incoherently

• To climb awkwardly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "clambering"?

• The cat was clambering up the tree to escape the dog.

• The soldier was clambering with his sword in the battle.

• She was clambering her homework quickly.

• He was clambering the book on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the synonym of "skirmish".

• Peace

• Battle

• Agreement

• Harmony

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the antonym of "thrash"?

• Beat

• Calm

• Agitate

• Stir

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

In which context would the word "dishonorable" be appropriately used?

• Winning a fair game

• Cheating in a competition

• Helping a friend

• Donating to charity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "sulk" mean?

• To be cheerful and happy

• To be silent and bad-tempered out of annoyance

• To run quickly

• To speak loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word "embattled" in a sentence.

• The embattled city was peaceful and quiet.

• The embattled troops were preparing for another attack.

• The embattled garden was full of blooming flowers.

• The embattled student was enjoying his vacation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "plundering"?

• Protecting

• Stealing

• Building

• Giving

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "jutting" correctly?

• The mountain was jutting into the sky, creating a beautiful silhouette.

• The water was jutting calmly in the lake.

• The flowers were jutting in the garden.

• The sun was jutting brightly in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "jabber" mean?

• To speak slowly and clearly

• To speak rapidly and incoherently

• To write neatly

• To walk quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4