Vocabulary Awareness - 'The Scarlet Ibis'

What is the meaning of the word 'ibis'?

• A large wading bird with a long down-curved bill, long neck, and long legs, typically found in warm regions.

• A type of tropical fruit found in South America.

• A traditional musical instrument from Africa.

• A rare gemstone found in volcanic rocks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'prim'?

• Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper.

• Extremely relaxed and casual in manner.

• Loud and boisterous in behavior.

• Careless and indifferent to rules.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'caul'?

• A thin, filmy membrane that can cover a newborn's head and face at birth.

• A type of medieval helmet worn by knights.

• A traditional Scottish dance.

• A rare gemstone found in volcanic rocks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'invalid'?

• A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury.

• A person who is always happy.

• A person who loves to travel.

• A person who is very rich.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'idle'?

• Not active or in use; without purpose or effect; pointless.

• Full of energy and activity.

• Extremely important or essential.

• Related to working hard and being productive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'heaved'?

• Lifted or hauled (something heavy) with great effort.

• Spoken softly or whispered.

• Written quickly and carelessly.

• Moved swiftly through the air.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'imminent'?

• About to happen; impending.

• Completely irrelevant; unrelated.

• Extremely rare; unlikely.

• Already occurred in the past.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'infallibility'?

• The inability to be wrong; being incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

• The ability to adapt quickly to new situations.

• The tendency to forget important information.

• The skill of persuading others easily.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'blighted'?

• Spoiled, harmed, or destroyed.

• Bright and cheerful.

• Full of life and energy.

• Clean and untouched.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'reiterated'?

• Said or did something again or repeatedly.

• Forgot something completely.

• Changed something drastically.

• Ignored something intentionally.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4