Pax Vocabulary

What does the word receded mean based on this sentence: The small fox receded into the thicket after smelling an unknown scent.

• to move away slowly

• jump

• slept

• gaited

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The glinting water was a welcome sight to Pax as his mouth was a dry as a bone. What does glinting mean?

• subtle, trickle

• overflowing, wet

• running

• to shine or reflect with flashes of light

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The gangly young man limped up the stairs.

Which word does NOT mean gangly.

• huge

• thin

• lanky

• tall

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the definition of the word "vulnerable"?

• Strong and invincible

• Open to attack or harm

• Full of energy

• Extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "surreptitiously" mean?

• Openly and honestly

• Secretly and stealthily

• Loudly and clearly

• Quickly and efficiently

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "emblazoned"?

• Covered with bright colors or designs

• Hidden from view

• Made smaller or less noticeable

• Washed away completely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "piteously" mean?

• In a joyful manner

• In a pitiful or sorrowful way

• In a confident manner

• In a humorous way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "abundantly" mean?

• In a small amount

• In a large quantity

• In a confusing manner

• In a secretive way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of "consequential"?

• Unimportant and trivial

• Following as a result

• Happening by chance

• Easily forgotten

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word 'pax' mean in the context of vocabulary?

• A) Peace

• B) War

• C) Journey

• D) Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B