Improving descriptive vocabulary

What is another word for hot?

• scorching

• bellowing

• tepid

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word tranquil mean?

• writing and reading

• calm and peaceful

• travel and transport

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word supreme mean?

• the most surprising

• the worst

• the best

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The gargantuan castle loomed ahead. What does the word gargantuan mean?

• gigantic

• greedy

• grassy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

It was the best day in summer, the weather was balmy. What does the word balmy mean?

• extremely hot weather

• pleasant warm weather

• incredibly cold weather

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The ladder was in a precarious position. What does the word precarious mean?

• safe and secure

• uncertain or dangerous

• best and optimum

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The lion gave a formidable roar. What does the word formidable mean?

• terrifying and scary

• powerful and demanding respect

• quiet and squeeky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Use the word balmy in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Use the word precarious in a sentence.

Use the word formidable in a sentence.