The Good Earth Ch 15-23 Vocabulary

Benjamin and Aria are having a vocabulary contest! They stumble upon the word 'quiescent.' Can you help them out? What does 'quiescent' mean?

• marked by a state of tranquil repose

• extremely active and energetic

• loud and boisterous

• easily angered

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Luna noticed that Harper was acting a bit 'surly' during group work. What does 'surly' mean?

• unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation

• happy and cheerful

• extremely generous

• very intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Lily, Harper, and Grace are on a treasure hunt! If they decide to 'rove' through the forest, what are they doing?

• move about aimlessly or without any destination

• to remain in one place

• to build something

• to speak loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Luna is facing a big challenge in her school project, but she tackles it resolutely. What does 'resolutely' mean in this context?

• showing firm determination or purpose

• acting in a confused manner

• displaying a lack of interest

• moving very quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a lively classroom debate, Anika called Grace a 'shrew'! What does 'shrew' actually mean?

• a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

• a type of bird

• a kind of fruit

• a musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After Aria and Elijah played outside in the rain, their clothes were completely 'bedraggled.' What does 'bedraggled' mean?

• limp, untidy, and soiled

• happy and cheerful

• clean and organized

• strong and powerful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Liam and Zoe are racing to the bus stop. Liam runs swiftly, but Zoe decides to shamble. What does it mean if Zoe chooses to 'shamble'?

• walk by dragging one's feet

• run swiftly

• jump energetically

• stand still

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Charlotte, Samuel, and Mia are stranded on a deserted island. To survive, they need to 'subsist.' What does 'subsist' mean?

• support oneself

• to celebrate

• to ignore

• to travel

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Michael and Ava are on a school trip, and they meet someone who manages all the property and affairs for the group. What is the meaning of 'steward'?

• someone who manages property or affairs for someone else

• a person who cooks food in a restaurant

• someone who repairs vehicles

• a person who teaches in a school

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Maya found a treasure chest, but when she opened it, all she found were a few coins. If Maya described her discovery as 'paltry,' what does 'paltry' mean?

• not worth considering

• extremely valuable

• very large

• easy to understand

• difficult to find

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4