Lesson 20 Vocab

Front

The girl had a fitful night. What does 'fitful' mean?

Back

uneasy; restless

Front

The piercing noise came from the electric guitar. What does 'piercing' mean?

Back

high pitched sound

Front

The rare fruit was a delicacy on the island. What does 'delicacy' mean?

Back

an appealing, delicious food.

Front

The lion was savage at the zoo. What does savage mean?

Back

wild; fierce

Front

Antonym of descended:

Back

traveled upward

Front

Her muscles heaved when she picked up the box of books. What does 'heave' mean?

Back

to swell or bulge

Front

She quivered with fear at the sight of the savage lion. What does 'quivered' mean?

Back

trembled

Front

He was marveling at Spiderman on the tall building. What does 'marveling' mean?

Back

admiring with wonder

Front

What does 'diminishing' mean?

Back

Lessening; growing smaller

Front

Meaning of 'rhythmic':

Back

having a pattern or beat