Britfield - Vocabulary, Ch. 3-4

"Speckle jerked Tom from his bed and searched under the mattress, yanking off the sheets and ripping through the pillow. The other orphans stirred, observing the commotion." Commotion means:

• a quiet moment
• a state of confused and noisy disturbance
• a peaceful gathering
• a state of calmness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"It was like a play filled with unnecessary drama and too much oratory." Oratory means:

• the skill of writing poetry
• a type of theatrical performance
• the study of ancient texts
• the art of public speaking

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

'I don’t know what you’re talking about, sir,' Tom replied, a queasy, unsettling feeling in his stomach." Queasy means:

• Nauseous or uneasy
• Energetic or lively
• Calm and relaxed
• Excited or thrilled

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"You never did tell us where you got that cheese. Did it just magically appear one day?' he asked mockingly." Mockingly means:

• In a friendly or supportive manner.
• In a serious or formal manner.
• In a confused or uncertain manner.
• In a scornful or harsh manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"Tom was filled with indignation. He tried to compose himself." Indignation means:

• Joy or happiness at a good event.
• Calmness in a stressful situation.
• Confusion about a complex topic.
• Anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"The stone walls had slender Gothic windows that looked like a patchwork of broken glass." Gothic means:

• A style of medieval architecture.

• A technique for creating pottery.

• A form of modern sculpture.
• A painting style used during the Renaissance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"Sarah looked up angrily and grimaced at Mrs. Grievous." Grimaced means:

• to smile broadly
• to frown in confusion
• to laugh joyfully
• to make a facial expression of disgust or annoyance

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"It was always better to meet at a prearranged location than to go together. If one was ever captured en route, the other could get away." En route means:

• at a fixed point
• in a different location
• after arriving
• on the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“My next six years at Weatherly will be a living nightmare,” Tom replied despondently. Despondently means:

• In a state of extreme happiness.
• Feeling indifferent and apathetic.
• In a state of low spirits or hopelessness.
• Experiencing overwhelming excitement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4