SOM Chapter 17 Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "dissipated"?

• To gather together

• To scatter or disperse

• To intensify

• To create

Use the word "serenely" in a sentence.

• The storm raged serenely across the sky.

• She serenely completed her exam, confident in her answers.

• The dog barked serenely at the mailman.

• He serenely shouted at the top of his lungs.

Translate the Spanish word "chiles" to English.

• Tomatoes

• Peppers

• Onions

• Carrots

What is the definition of "amethyst"?

• A type of metal

• A purple gemstone

• A kind of plant

• A musical instrument

Use the word "meager" in a sentence.

• The feast was meager and plentiful.

• The meager meal left him feeling full.

• The meager salary was not enough to cover expenses.

• The meager crowd was overwhelming.

What does "intricately" mean?

• Simply

• In a detailed and complex manner

• Quickly

• Carelessly

Translate the Spanish word "chinampas" to English.

• Floating gardens

• Small boats

• Large fields

• Mountain ranges

What is a "cultivator"?

• A person who destroys crops

• A person who grows and nurtures plants

• A type of insect

• A type of weather phenomenon

Use the word "nurtures" in a sentence.

• The gardener nurtures the plants with care and attention.

• The storm nurtures the crops with destruction.

• The teacher nurtures chaos in the classroom.

• The chef nurtures the meal by burning it.

Translate the Spanish word "chalupita" to English.

• Large ship

• Small canoe

• Fast car

• Big truck