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Out of the Dust Vocabulary Terms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'Excavating' mean?

a)

To fill a hole with material

b)

To make a hole by removing material from the ground

c)

To water plants

d)

To plant seeds in the ground

2.

What does 'Searing' describe?

a)

Something that is burning or scorching

b)

Something that is wet

c)

Something that is freezing

d)

Something that is cold

3.

What is a 'Drought'?

a)

A period of heavy rain

b)

A long period of dry weather harmful to crops

c)

A farming tool

d)

A type of plant

4.

What does 'Fidgety' mean?

a)

Calm and relaxed

b)

Nervously restless or uneasy

c)

Extremely tired

d)

Very focused

5.

What is 'Wagering'?

a)

Studying for a test

b)

Risking something on a bet or uncertain event

c)

Reading a book

d)

Playing a video game

6.

What does 'Riled' mean?

a)

Happy

b)

Excited

c)

Irritated or annoyed

d)

Indifferent

7.

What is 'Grit'?

a)

A kind of paint

b)

Dust, sand, and other coarse materials

c)

A smooth texture

d)

A type of food

8.

What are 'Carcasses'?

a)

Types of vehicles

b)

Musical instruments

c)

Dead bodies of animals or human beings

d)

Ancient artifacts

9.

What does 'Festered' mean?

a)

To heal quickly

b)

To form pus

c)

To become stronger

d)

To disappear

10.

What is 'Chaos'?

a)

A new technology

b)

A lack of order and a state of anarchy

c)

A peaceful state

d)

A type of food

11.

What does 'Desperation' mean?

a)

Feeling very hopeful

b)

The state of being desperate

c)

Having a lot of money

d)

Being very relaxed

12.

What does it mean to 'Sustain' something?

a)

To ignore it

b)

To destroy it

c)

To support or bear the weight of something

d)

To sell it

13.

What does 'Ignite' mean?

a)

To cook a meal

b)

To clean a room

c)

To set on fire

d)

To extinguish a fire

14.

What is 'Hospitality'?

a)

A medical procedure

b)

A type of dance

c)

Friendly treatment or reception of strangers

d)

A school subject

15.

What does 'Nourish' mean?

a)

To cherish, foster, or keep alive

b)

To forget something important

c)

To throw something away

d)

To paint a picture