Wonders Unit 6 Weeks 3-4 Vocabulary Words

What does the word "ancestors" mean?

• People from whom one is descended

• People who live in the future

• People who are friends

• People who are neighbors

What is the meaning of "despised"?

• Loved with all heart

• Looked at with hatred or unpleasantness

• Ignored completely

• Treated with kindness

What does "endurance" refer to?

• The ability to run fast

• The power to put up with hardships or difficulties

• The skill of jumping high

• The talent of singing well

What does it mean to "forfeit" something?

• To win a prize

• To lose or have to give up because of a fault, accident, or mistake

• To find something valuable

• To create something new

How would you define "honor"?

• To ignore someone

• To show or regard with great respect

• To laugh at someone

• To forget about someone

What does "intensity" mean?

• The state of being weak and mild

• The state of being strong and extreme

• The state of being calm and quiet

• The state of being slow and steady

What is the meaning of "irritating"?

• Calming and soothing

• Annoying; pestering; making painful or sensitive

• Exciting and thrilling

• Relaxing and peaceful

What does "retreated" mean?

• Moved forward quickly

• Moved back or withdrew

• Stayed in the same place

• Jumped up high

Which word means "to show or regard with great respect"?

• Despised

• Honor

• Forfeit

• Irritating

Which word describes "the power to put up with hardships or difficulties"?

• Intensity

• Endurance

• Ancestors

• Retreated