Vocab Practice

Front

Meaning of 'marvel' in: I paused to marvel at the view.

Back

to be amazed at

Front

The little girl was irate when her brother broke her doll.

Back

very mad

Front

Meaning of 'sleuth' in: I had to act like a sleuth to figure out who ate my brownie.

Back

detective

Front

Meaning of 'narrator' in: The narrator conveyed the mood.

Back

speaker

Front

Meaning of 'paraphrase' in: Let me paraphrase what the long article was saying.

Back

summarize in your own words

Front

Meaning of 'negotiate' in context: A man wanted to buy a car, so he had to negotiate the price.

Back

Get something by having a discussion.

Front

Meaning of 'unanimous' in: The judges of the dog show must come to a unanimous decision about the winner.

Back

everyone has to agree

Front

Meaning of 'vibrant': The young girl was vibrant!

Back

full of energy and life

Front

Meaning of 'treacherous' in: The boat was swept away by the treacherous current.

Back

dangerous

Front

Meaning of 'hyperactive': The boy was very hyperactive and could not sit still.

Back

Having lots of energy.