What does the word "evasive" most likely mean in this sentence? "I watch the sky, hoping for a sign of my ally, but Rue remains evasive, hidden somewhere in the trees."

• Friendly and outgoing

• Difficult to find or catch

• Loud and obvious

• Weak and helpless

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "lethargy" most likely mean in this sentence? "The lethargy from lack of food is making it hard to think straight."

• Confusion

• Extreme tiredness

• Excitement

• Anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "disperse" most likely mean in this sentence? "After the explosion, the smoke begins to disperse into the air, making it harder to see."

• Gather together

• Spread out in different directions

• Stay in one place

• Increase in size

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "devise" most likely mean in this sentence? "I have to devise a plan to steal from the Careers without getting caught."

• Destroy

• Ignore

• Create or invent

• Copy from others

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "smoldering" most likely mean in this sentence? "The remains of the explosion are still smoldering, sending thin wisps of smoke into the air."

• Completely burned out

• Burning slowly with no flame

• Covered in ashes

• Exploding suddenly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "rendezvous" most likely mean in this sentence? "I should reach the rendezvous point by noon if I keep moving at this pace."

• A dangerous place

• A planned meeting location

• A high hiding spot

• A trap

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "tenuous" most likely mean in this sentence? "The tenuous branches barely support my weight as I climb higher to get a better view."

• Strong and sturdy

• Weak and delicate

• Thick and rough

• Soft and smooth

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "manifest" most likely mean in this sentence? "Fear begins to manifest in my body as my hands tremble and my heart pounds."

• Disappear suddenly

• Show or appear

• Make stronger

• Move quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The supplies the Careers have are exorbitant, enough to last them for weeks.

• Expensive or excessive

• Small or insufficient

• Simple and basic

• Hidden and hard to find

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "prestige" most likely mean in this sentence? "The Careers fight with confidence, knowing their prestige makes them feared by others."

• High status or respect

• Weakness or failure

• Physical strength

• Fear of the unknown

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4