Vocabulary Quiz: Word Definitions

What does the word "jitters" mean?

• A feeling of calmness

• A feeling of nervousness or anxiety

• A type of dance

• A loud noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "threatened" mean?

• To feel safe

• To feel in danger or at risk

• To be excited

• To be tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "lunged" mean?

• To move slowly

• To jump or move forward suddenly

• To sit down

• To whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "whooshed" mean?

• To make a slow, quiet sound

• To move quickly with a rushing sound

• To stand still

• To laugh loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does "horrifying" mean?

• Very funny

• Very scary or shocking

• Very small

• Very bright

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "frantically" mean?

• In a calm way

• In a hurried and panicked way

• In a sleepy way

• In a quiet way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "enormous" mean?

• Very small

• Very large

• Very old

• Very fast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "gleamed" mean?

• To shine brightly

• To make a loud noise

• To move quickly

• To hide

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does "launched" mean?

• To stop something

• To start or send something off

• To break something

• To clean something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "gripped" mean?

• To let go

• To hold tightly

• To jump

• To run away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B