Secret World of Caves VOCAB

Which word means “to move skillfully or carefully?”

• submerged

• engulfs

• maneuvering

Which word means “a distinct kind, sort, variety, or class?”

• species

• flanked

• obscure

What does classification mean?

• to be at the side of

• a division into groups or classes

• to conceal or hide from view

Which one of these items is most likely to be submerged in a pool?

• a sandwich

• an elephant

• a pool noodle

Which of the following sentences uses the word compartment correctly?

• "Can you grab my phone from that compartment?"

• I love to go compartmenting on Tuesdays!

• Sally left her compartment on the bench.

What does engulfs mean?

• To be at the side of

• A division into groups or classes

• to overwhelm or swallow

If your dog flanks you when you get home from school, that means he does what?

• stays by your side

• barks at you

• licks your face

Which word means “to conceal or hide from view?”

• obscure

• submerged

• flanked

How well do I feel I know these vocabulary words?

• I know them really well!

• I know them okay.

• I know about half of them.

• I know less than half of these words.

• I don't know any of these words.

What does the prefix sub- mean?

• having the qualities of

• Not

• under, below, less than