Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl—Selection Vocabulary

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word calamity?

• advantage

• comfort

• disaster

• expectation

What does the word alignment mean?

• a tight bond

• the best solution

• the proper adjustment

• an unbalanced combination

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word tenacity?

• conclusion

• indifference

• perseverance

• weakness

What does the word inconvenience mean?

• something that leads to success

• something that is rejected, refused

• an advantage given to one over another

• something that causes discomfort or trouble

Read the dictionary entry below.

• Noun an astronomical event in which the Sun is obscured by the Moon • Noun a reduction of status or reputation

Which of the following words is defined above?

• alignment

• calamity

• eclipse

• inconvenience

What does the word generated mean?

• eliminated

• prevailed

• produced

• reduced

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word prolonged?

• assessed

• extended

• interesting

• shortened

Which word has the opposite meaning of the word periodic?

• alternate

• annual

• continual

• regular