Zathura Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for the force that attracts objects towards the center of the Earth or another celestial body?

Back

Gravity

Front

What does the word 'wearily' mean?

Back

In a tired or exhausted manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Define the term 'muttered'.

Back

To speak quietly and in a way that is hard to understand; to mumble.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does it mean to 'trot'?

Back

To move at a pace faster than a walk, often used to describe a light, quick run.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'beaned' mean in the context of throwing an object?

Back

To hit someone on the head with a thrown object.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Provide a synonym for 'gravity'.

Back

Attraction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'wearily'?

Back

Eagerly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

In what context might someone 'mutter'?

Back

When they are speaking softly, perhaps in annoyance or frustration.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the difference between 'trotted' and 'ran'?

Back

Trotted refers to a slower, more controlled pace than running.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What is a common situation where one might 'bean' someone?

Back

During a playful game or sport.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C