The Poison Tree Vocab

During a thrilling game of detective, David, Samuel, and Benjamin were trying to decipher the mysterious behavior of their friend Aria. Samuel, playing the role of the lead detective, described Aria's actions as 'Wiles'. What does Samuel mean by 'Wiles'?

• Cunning or deceitful behavior

• Intelligent or knowledgeable behavior.

• Kind or generous behavior.

• Honest or trustworthy behavior.

Imagine this: Priya, Mia, and Zoe were all hanging out when suddenly, James stormed in, looking extremely upset. He had someone had stolen his favorite book and he said 'When I find them, the will feel my wrath."

• James is feeling intense happiness or joy.

• James is showing complete indifference or apathy.

• James is experiencing mild annoyance or irritation.

• James is showing extreme anger or rage.

In a debate competition, Avery and William are on one team while Samuel is on the opposing team. If Samuel is considered a FOE to Avery and William, he is their-

• friend

• ally

• companion

• enemy

Imagine Michael, Isla, and Zoe are playing a video game. If Michael encounters a 'foe', who has he met?

• An enemy

• A stranger

• A family member

• A friend or ally

Evelyn, Elijah, and Benjamin are playing a game of magic. Evelyn uses a spell that 'wiles'. What does 'wiles' mean in this context?

• treats

• tricks

• anger

• kindness

During a fun game of trivia, Nora was asked a tricky question. She was told, 'Nora, your mom bore three daughters in her 40 years of marriage. Can you tell us what 'bore' means in this context?'

• To make a hole or tunnel in something

• To repair or fix something.

• To give birth to something

• To fill a hole or tunnel in something.

During a game of hide and seek, Luna found a mysterious object that was 'veiled'. Can you guess what 'veiled' means in this context?

• Unveiled

• Covered or concealed

• Exposed

• Visible

Imagine Ava, Anika, and Jackson are on a treasure hunt. They suddenly beheld something. What does 'beheld' mean in this context?

• To ignore or disregard something

• To touch or feel something

• To see or observe something

• To taste or sample something

Imagine Avery, Scarlett, and James are playing a game of 'Simon Says'. If Simon says 'be outstretched', what position should they be in?

• curled up

• bent

• fully extended or stretched out

• partially extended

bask means-

• To swim or dive underwater.
• To run or move quickly.
• To enjoy or relax in a pleasant atmosphere

• To sing or perform in public.