Vocabulary Quiz-Crayfish Catchers chapter 1 and 2

What does "blinked" mean?

• Closed and opened the eyes quickly

• Moved quickly or suddenly

• Smiled broadly, often showing teeth

• Acted dishonestly to gain an advantage

What is a "burrow"?

• A large, rounded rock

• A hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter

• A sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas

• A small, slender carnivorous mammal

Who are "enemies"?

• Individuals or groups that are hostile or in opposition

• A steady flow of water, air, or electricity

• Long, stiff hairs near the mouth or nose of an animal

• Thin, green plants that grow on the ground

What does "angry" mean?

• Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure

• Preventing movement or access by obstructing

• Happening quickly or moving fast

• A quick, short intake of breath, often from shock or surprise

What is a "funnel" used for?

• To pour liquids or substances into a small opening

• To jump a long distance or to a great height

• To form small waves or undulations

• To act dishonestly to gain an advantage

What does "peered" mean?

• Looked closely or carefully at something

• Smiled broadly, often showing teeth

• Bent the body low by bending the knees

• Became still or stopped moving, often due to fear or cold

What is "excitement"?

• A feeling of enthusiasm or eagerness

• A facial expression of displeasure or worry

• A small, slender carnivorous mammal

• A sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas

What does "brilliant" mean?

• Exceptionally bright or clever

• Full of or resembling weeds; thin and scraggly

• A quick, short intake of breath, often from shock or surprise

• The sound or action of liquid hitting a surface

What does "blocking" mean?

• Preventing movement or access by obstructing

• Happening quickly or moving fast

• A steady flow of water, air, or electricity

• A facial expression of displeasure or worry

What does "shivering" mean?

• Trembling or shaking, often from cold or fear

• A hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter

• A cone-shaped device used to pour liquids

• A large, rounded rock