Lemon Brown Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'Ajar'?

• slightly open.

• completely closed.

• very bright.

• extremely loud.

What is a 'Bodega'?

• small grocery store serving a Latino neighborhood.

• a type of dance popular in Spain.

• a traditional Mexican hat.

• a famous Latin American festival.

What does 'Commence' mean?

• to begin.

• to finish.

• to ignore.

• to delay.

What does 'Frantic' mean?

• feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry through wild, hurried activity.

• being calm and relaxed in stressful situations.

• showing kindness and generosity to others.

• acting with careful thought and planning.

What does 'Gnarled' mean?

• twisted and rough, especially with age.

• smooth and shiny.

• bright and colorful.

• soft and delicate.

What does 'Impromptu' mean?

• unscheduled, unplanned.

• carefully rehearsed.

• written in advance.

• planned with precision.

What does 'Involuntary' mean?

• automatic, done without will or conscious control.

• something done with full awareness and intention.

• a voluntary action taken by choice.

• an action that requires planning and effort.

What does 'Octave' refer to?

• refers to a high pitched voice.

• is a type of musical instrument.

• means a group of dancers.

• is a style of painting.

What does 'Ominous' mean?

• suggesting that something bad is going to happen.

• extremely joyful and happy.

• completely harmless and safe.

• related to something humorous.

What is a 'Scalawag'?

• a person who behaves badly.

• a type of musical instrument.

• a rare species of bird.

• a traditional dance from Scotland.