"The Ravine" Vocabulary Practice

What is a ravine?

• A large mountain

• A deep, narrow valley made by running water

• A type of tree

• A desert area

In Hawaii, what does the term "Haole" refer to?

• A native Hawaiian

• A type of plant

• A White person or non-native Hawaiian

• A traditional dance

What does it mean to wince?

• To laugh loudly

• To startle or flinch as in pain

• To run quickly

• To sleep deeply

Which word describes something dark, obscure, and gloomy?

• Bright

• Murky

• Clear

• Sunny

What does decomposing mean?

• Building up

• Starting to decay and fall apart

• Growing rapidly

• Shining brightly

What does it mean to scoff?

• To praise highly

• To show scorn or deride

• To eat quickly

• To sing softly

What does parallel mean?

• Completely different

• Closely resembling or analogous to another

• Moving in circles

• Opposite in direction

What is a hank?

• A type of bird

• A coiled or looped bundle of something, such as rope or yarn

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

What is a rivulet?

• A large river

• A small brook or stream

• A type of fish

• A mountain range

What does cascade mean?

• To stand still

• To fall, pour, or rush in stages, like a waterfall over steep rocks

• To climb upwards

• To dry up