Rachel's Journal Vocab

What does the word fared mean in the

sentence below?

Bob fared well when he competed in

the track-and-field events.

• answered

• dressed

• interpreted

• succeeded

What does the word mishap mean in the sentence below?

The baby had a mishap and spilled

his milk.

• accident

• entrance

• permit

• scheme

What does the word balked mean in the sentence below?

The horse balked when it came to the

wooden jump.

• refused to move

• looked confident

• jumped gracefully

• waited for permission

What does the word disadvantage mean in the sentence below?

The disadvantage of people not having

wings is that we need machines to fly.

• drawback

• motto

• ransom

• reputation

What does the word lectured mean in the sentence below?

The teacher lectured about safety rules.

• remarked rudely

• operated quickly for

• maneuvered solemnly

• gave a serious speech

What does the word timid mean in the sentence below?

The timid dog was afraid of his own

reflection in the mirror.

• deaf

• fearful

• lazy

• playful

What does the word chamber mean in the sentence below?

After seeing all of the other spaces,

the tourists finally entered the king’s

chamber in the castle.

• balcony

• district

• mold

• room

What does the word ignored mean in the sentence below?

Kate ignored the noise of the train as it

passed by, and she continued reading

her book.

• was impressed by

• imitated the sound of

• refused to take notice of

• remembered to give away to

What does the word brisk mean in the sentence below?

The students took a brisk walk around

the neighborhood, and they returned to

their starting point in a short amount

of time.

• boring

• casual

• formal

• quick

What does the word operate mean in the sentence below?

I would like to learn how to operate a

tractor because I think it would be fun

to drive.

• clean

• repair

• trade

• work