What does "garish" mean?

Brightly colored; excessive, over the top

A combination of different things, an arrangement of images or objects

What does "futilely" mean?

Having no useful result, pointlessly

Use "scurrying" in a sentence.

The cat was scurrying across the room to catch the mouse.

The cat was lounging lazily in the sun.

The cat was barking loudly at the stranger.

The cat was swimming in the pool.

Use "surge" in a sentence.

The crowd began to surge forward as the doors opened.

The crowd sat quietly in their seats.

The crowd dispersed slowly after the event.

The crowd whispered softly among themselves.

Use "gingerly" in a sentence.

She gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

She carelessly dropped the vase on the floor.

She quickly threw the vase into the box.

She loudly smashed the vase against the wall.

Use "seldom" in a sentence.

He seldom visits the museum, maybe once a year.

He always visits the museum every weekend.

He visits the museum every day.

Use "hover" in a sentence.

The helicopter began to hover over the landing pad.

The helicopter landed immediately without stopping.

The helicopter flew away quickly.

The helicopter crashed into the ground.

Use "seasoned" in a sentence.

The chef seasoned the dish with salt and pepper.

The chef left the dish completely plain.

The chef burned the dish in the oven.

Use "nuance" in a sentence.

The artist captured every nuance of the landscape in his painting.

The artist ignored all details in his painting.

The artist painted the landscape in a single color.

The artist painted a completely abstract piece.

Use "gaunt" in a sentence.

After the long journey, the traveler appeared gaunt and exhausted.

After the long journey, the traveler appeared well-fed and rested.

After the long journey, the traveler appeared cheerful and energetic.

After the long journey, the traveler appeared confused and lost.

Use "edifice" in a sentence.

The ancient edifice stood tall against the skyline.

The ancient edifice was a small, hidden cave.

The ancient edifice was a tiny, fragile sculpture.

The ancient edifice was a simple, wooden chair.

Use "ubiquitous" in a sentence.

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

Smartphones are rarely seen in modern society.

Smartphones are banned in modern society.

Smartphones are obsolete in modern society.

Use "brackish" in a sentence.

The water in the estuary was brackish, a mix of salt and fresh water.

The water in the estuary was completely fresh.

The water in the estuary was extremely sweet.

The water in the estuary was crystal clear.

Use "saunter" in a sentence.

He decided to saunter through the park, enjoying the sunny day.

He decided to sprint through the park, racing against time.

He decided to crawl through the park, moving slowly.

He decided to drive through the park, in a hurry.

Use "guffaw" in a sentence.

The comedian's joke made the audience guffaw with laughter.

The comedian's joke made the audience cry silently.

The comedian's joke made the audience fall asleep.

The comedian's joke made the audience leave the room.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "scurrying" mean?

Walking slowly

Short, quick steps

Running fast

Standing still

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes a sudden powerful or upward movement?

Hover

Surge

Saunter

Guffaw

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you describe someone who acts "gingerly"?

Recklessly

In a careful or cautious manner

Quickly

Loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "seldom" mean?

Often

Always

Rarely

Never

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word means to remain in one place in the air?

Saunter

Hover

Scurry

Surge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "seasoned" mean in the context of food?

Fresh

Having salt, pepper, or spices added

Raw

Overcooked

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "nuance"?

A large difference

A slight variation, a shade of meaning

A loud noise

A bright color

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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"Sweet Potato Pie" Vocabulary Practice

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What does the word "scurrying" mean?

Which word describes a sudden powerful or upward movement?

How would you describe someone who acts "gingerly"?

What does "seldom" mean?

Which word means to remain in one place in the air?

What does "seasoned" mean in the context of food?

What is a "nuance"?

Which word describes someone who is thin and bony?

What is an "edifice"?

What does "ubiquitous" mean?

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