Vocabulary Unit 1

What does the word Obstacle mean?

• A. A helper

• B. A problem or barrier

• C. A dream

• D. A supporter

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word Grotesque mean?

• A. Strange and ugly

• B. Beautiful and graceful

• C. Average and plain

• D. Small and weak

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word Bestowed mean?

• A. Took away

• B. Gave as a gift

• C. Hid carefully

• D. Stole from someone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Lair
Sentence: The bear returned to its lair deep inside the mountain cave.

What does the word lair most nearly mean?

• A. A secret hideout

• B. A palace

• C. A temple

• D. A battlefield

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Surveyed

Sentence: Before starting the science project, Maria surveyed all the supplies on the table.

What does the word surveyed mean here?

• A. Counted

• B. Carefully looked around

• C. Drew a picture of

• D. Measured

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Steadying
Sentence: He placed one hand on the railing, steadying himself before walking down the steep steps.

What does the word steadying mean in this sentence?

• A. Balancing or calming

• B. Moving quickly

• C. Shaking nervously

• D. Falling over

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Cautionary

Sentence: The teacher told a cautionary story about a student who forgot to save their project before the computer shut down.

What does the word cautionary mean in this context?

• A. Encouraging

• B. Warning

• C. Loving

• D. Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F