Dictionary STAAR Questions

Now, six years later, Michelle was attempting to capture a sunset for a local photography contest. She groaned as storm clouds rolled in before the sun had a chance to cast its vibrant colors across the sky.

Read the dictionary entry.

capture 'kap-cher' v
1. to gain control by force 2. to hold someone's interest 3. to take an opponent's piece in a game 4. to preserve a mood, scene, or quality

Which definition best matches the way capture is used in the paragraph?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Springtime brings more hours of sunshine each day. The sun brings warmth and light , which makes the plants begin to grow again. Animals return from migration and come out of hibernation. Read the dictionary entry below. light 1. a pale, soft color 2. opposite of dark 3. lamp 4. set on fire Which meaning of light was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone. 

• tired 

• confident 

• worried

• thrilled

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I was intrigued by the book and wanted to learn more. 

• interested

• bored

• angered 

• exhausted

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry. **elaborate** 'i-lab-uh-reyt' *v* **1. **to add details **2. **to make something more complex **3. **to explain in detail **4.** to decorate or embellish Which definition best matches the way **elaborate** is used in the sentence: "The teacher asked the student to elaborate on his answer."

• A) Definition 1

• B) Definition 2

• C) Definition 3

• D) Definition 4

Choose the correct meaning of the word **keen** in the sentence: "She has a keen interest in classical music."

• A) Sharp

• B) Intense

• C) Eager

• D) Piercing

Read the dictionary entry. **resolve** 'ri-zolv' *v* **1. **to find a solution **2. **to make a firm decision **3. **to separate into components **4.** to settle a dispute Which definition best matches the way **resolve** is used in the sentence: "The committee was able to resolve the issue quickly."

• A) Definition 1

• B) Definition 2

• C) Definition 3

• D) Definition 4

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. The scientist was **astounded** by the unexpected results of the experiment.

• A) confused

• B) amazed

• C) disappointed

• D) indifferent

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word **brisk** in the sentence: "The brisk wind made the autumn leaves dance."

• A) Definition 1: quick and active

• B) Definition 2: sharp and stimulating

• C) Definition 3: abrupt

• D) Definition 4: lively and energetic