Vocabulary - The Secret of the Winter Count

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the BOLD word.

The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops

• lack of rain

• cold ice

• sudden waterfall

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the BOLD word.

Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.

• bold

• detailed

• messy

The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.

• running out

• moving back and forth

• growing bigger

The unbidden visit left Diego speechless.

• appreciated

• requested

• not asked for/not wanted

I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.

• getting out of bed

• sleeping lightly

• eating a meal

The man said the glass door was invisible.

• locked tight

• hard to open

• can't be seen

It was impossible for the dog to find the hidden bone.

• not able to be done

• something to be learned

• easy to give up

The ink left an irremovable stain on my jacket.

• easy to clean

• made like new

• unable to be washed out

Lily was impatient to see her favorite band.

• slower

• calm

• happy

• unwilling to wait

Which words are a synonym for the word incapable in the following sentence?

We were incapable of answering the brain teaser.

• ready for

• helpful about

• unable to