SMAS Chapter 3 Vocabulary

What does the word "flinch" mean?

• To laugh quietly

• To make a quick, nervous movement

• To speak softly

• To walk slowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "squint" mean?

• To close eyes tightly

• To look with eyes partly closed

• To open eyes wide

• To blink rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word "grin" mean?

• To frown deeply

• To smile broadly

• To cry loudly

• To shout angrily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "snort" mean?

• To breathe loudly through the nose

• To whisper softly

• To sing quietly

• To cough gently

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does the word "shrug" mean?

• To nod the head

• To raise shoulders slightly

• To wave hands

• To stomp feet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word "wince" mean?

• To laugh loudly

• To show a facial expression of pain

• To jump with joy

• To dance happily

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "glance" mean?

• To look quickly

• To stare intently

• To close eyes

• To turn away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word "clench" mean?

• To open wide

• To hold tightly

• To release slowly

• To drop suddenly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "groan" mean?

• To laugh softly

• To make a deep sound of pain

• To whisper gently

• To sing loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "tense" mean?

• To relax completely

• To become tight or rigid

• To loosen up

• To fall asleep

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C