Unit 3 Vocabulary

Arjun was fascinated by the concept of space. He learned that the universe is expanding and wondered if it would go on infinitely. What does the word "Infinitely" mean in this context?

• Something that goes on forever and never ends.

• To include something as a necessary part or step.

• Being cheerful and enjoying spending time with others.

• Not doing anything or being still.

Mia is planning a surprise party for Olivia. She knows that organizing the event will entail several tasks, such as booking a venue and arranging catering. What does "Entail" mean in this context?

• Feeling very sad and lonely.

• To include something as a necessary part or step.

• To move back or away from something.

• A hanging object that swings back and forth.

During the annual school festival, William was known for his convivial nature. What does "convivial" mean in this context?

• Being cheerful and enjoying spending time with others.

• Covered or hidden underwater or another liquid.

• Done in a quiet or not very noticeable way.

• To think deeply about something or be greatly inspired by something.

During a lazy Sunday afternoon, David was idle and sitting on his porch, watching the world go by. What does "Idle" mean in this context?

• Not doing anything or being still.

• To move back or away from something.

• A hanging object that swings back and forth.

• Covered or hidden underwater or another liquid.

James felt forlorn after moving to a new city where he didn't know anyone. What is the definition of "Forlorn"?

• Feeling very sad and lonely.

• To include something as a necessary part or step.

• Done in a quiet or not very noticeable way.

• To think deeply about something or be greatly inspired by something.

Ethan noticed that the water level at the beach would recede as the tide went out. What does "Recede" mean in this context?

• To move back or away from something.

• Being cheerful and enjoying spending time with others.

• Not doing anything or being still.

• A hanging object that swings back and forth.

In a playground, Abigail noticed a swing moving back and forth like a pendulum. What is a pendulum?

• A hanging object that swings back and forth.

• To think deeply about something or be greatly inspired by something.

• Covered or hidden underwater or another liquid.

• Done in a quiet or not very noticeable way.

Elijah often finds himself lost in thought, musing over the mysteries of the universe. What does "Muse" mean in this context?

• To think deeply about something or be greatly inspired by something.

• To move back or away from something.

• Being cheerful and enjoying spending time with others.

• Not doing anything or being still.

What is the meaning of "Submerged"?

• Covered or hidden underwater or another liquid.

• To include something as a necessary part or step.

• Feeling very sad and lonely.

• A hanging object that swings back and forth.

Liam was painting his room and decided to use a subtle shade of blue. What does "Subtle" mean in this context?

• Done in a quiet or not very noticeable way.

• To think deeply about something or be greatly inspired by something.

• Being cheerful and enjoying spending time with others.

• Not doing anything or being still.