Commonlit Vocabulary

What is the meaning of shudder?

• cry

• tremble

• hide

• speak loudly

What is the meaning of rummage?

• to take

• to draw

• to announce

• to search

What is the meaning of humiliate?

• embarrass or ashame

• to feel welcomed

• to celebrate

• to feel sorry

What is the meaning of artisan?

• an athlete

• a baker

• a craftsperson

• a leader

Martin was very shy, so he was ___ to get on stage and receive the award he won.

• reluctant

• transform

• reputation

• burden

She refused to lie because she didn't want to lose her sense of ___.

• dignity

• reputation

• transform

• reluctant

After reflecting on the previous year, Elisabeth set goals to ___ herself.

• transform

• dignity

• reputation

• despair

Mr. Jackson is the strictest teacher in school. He has a ___ for harsh punishments.

• reputation

• dignity

• burden

• transform

My grandmother survived many hardships and she swore we should never ___ when things seem hopeless because it always works out in the end.

• despair

• transform

• dignity

• trait

What is the meaning of deceive?

• to bring good luck to

• to hinder

• to trick or cheat

• to make uncomfortable