Lion of Mars Vocab Practice

from Chapter 1 - NEST

"It is my conclusion that this was done deliberately by a hostile actor."

What does deliberately mean?

• crowd together

• having the effect of upsetting

• accidentally or by mistake

• consciously and intentionally, on purpose

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

from Chapter 4 - SECRETS AND GIFTS

"The lights in the room flickered abruptly and changed from day to night."

What does flickered mean?

• light source shines unsteadily or varies rapidly in brightness

• a light source changing to sudden darkness

• slowly fading to black

• loud noises that make a person jump

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

from Chapter 7 - LEFT BEHIND

"All right, I need to put a sling on your arm to keep it immobilized."

What does immobilized mean?

• to allow free movement
• to enhance flexibility
• to keep something from moving
• to cause pain

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

from Chapter 10 - ALGAE DAYS

"You can't believe everything you see, Flossy," Vera scoffed. "It's probably a fake."

What does scoffed mean?

• To speak in a serious and formal tone.
• To speak in a mocking or scornful manner.
• To laugh joyfully and cheerfully.
• To express agreement or support.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

from Chapter 12 - FAMILY NAME

"Can we keep them?" Flossy asked. "Pleeeease?" No one could resist Flossy.

What does resist mean?

• To withstand or not give in to something.
• To embrace or accept something wholeheartedly.
• To ignore or overlook something.
• To give in to something easily.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

from Chapter 16 - DUST

"The global dust storm is ongoing. We have instituted standard protocols. Please advise on forecasted duration of storm."

What does duration mean?

• The length of time the storm will last.
• The time of day the storm will start.
• The intensity of the storm's winds.
• The geographical area affected by the storm.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

from Chapter 19 - VANISHED

"Anyone here?" he called. But no one answered. It was unsettling.

What does unsettling mean?

• Causing anxiety or discomfort.
• Causing joy or happiness.
• Making someone feel relaxed.
• Creating a sense of security.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

from Chapter 23 - VACATION

"...we were uneasy. We'd never slept anywhere but our own home. Now we were in this foreign place with people we didn't know. Vera seemed especially suspicious."

What does suspicious mean?

• trustful and confident
• doubtful or mistrustful
• friendly and welcoming
• curious and eager

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

From Chapter 25 - SITUATION REPORT

"Sai walked into the mess hall with an expression I couldn't decipher."

What does decipher mean?

• To ignore or overlook something
• To confuse or mislead someone
• To memorize something without understanding
• To interpret or make sense of something difficult to understand.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

from Chapter 27 - PLEASE HELP

"All the kids huddled around my bed, looking at my note."

What does huddled mean?

• stood apart from each other
• ran away in fear
• gathered closely together
• sat quietly in a circle

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4