Red Kayak/Unit 1 Vocabulary

While having a picnic in the park, Sam and Lily noticed that a group of kids started to encroach on their picnic area. What does 'encroach' mean in this context?

• genuine; real.

• the state of being susceptible to harm from something

• intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right).

• Odd behaviors

In a team meeting, Jessica's attitude was seen as callous by her colleagues, including Mike, Anna, and Sophia. What does this suggest?

• Jessica was showing a lack of empathy and severe disregard for others.

• Jessica was blaming someone for a wrongdoing or misconduct.

• Jessica was trying to annoy or provoke someone to get a reaction or action.

• Jessica was intensely engaged or fascinated by something.

While exploring an old bookstore, Noah, Liam, and Ethan stumbled upon an ancient manuscript. The shopkeeper claimed it was a bona fide artifact. What does 'bona fide' mean in this context?

• genuine; real.

• (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

• fake, a rip-off

• a person who is in authority

In a thrilling physics lab, Jack, Mia, and Noah were dealing with unknown substances. What does it mean when we say that Noah's substance was exposed?

• Noah interfered with Jack's area or something considered a right.

• Noah escaped from a challenging situation.

• Noah sealed a wound or applied a bandage.

• Noah's substance was in a state of being exposed to contact with something.

In a charity event, John, Mike, and Lisa agreed to donate some money. However, Lisa's contribution was 'measly'. What does 'measly' mean in this context?

• odd

• severely damaged; destroyed.

• woefully small or inadequate.

• making someone appear guilty of a fault or offense.

In a dramatic scene, John has to depict a character who is nervous and scared. How would you describe his voice if it begins to shake while he is talking?

• Quavering

• Genuine; real

• A large area of something, usually land or water, showing a wide continuous surface

• The part of the house where food and other items are kept

During a lively debate about their preferred movies, Sam playfully goaded John by making a controversial remark about John's favorite movie director. What does 'goaded' mean in this context?

• confirm the truth of something after initially rejecting or opposing it.

• arouse or provoke (someone) to do or feel something by irritating or challenging them.

• To ignite a fire for defense against predators

• a being that eats plants and prefers hilly landscapes

During a casual conversation, Tom incriminated Jerry of stealing a pen. Which term best describes Tom's statement?

• not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.

• Extravagant conduct

• making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

• absolute innocence

While discussing her dream with her friends, Ava mentioned that it felt 'surreal'. What does she mean by that?

• She had to accept something as true in her dream, even though she initially denied or resisted it.

• Someone invaded her personal space or something she considered her right in the dream.

• Her dream was strange and out of the ordinary.

• Her dream was entirely based on facts and was realistic.

After a hurricane, Tom, Alice, and Olivia were assessing the damage in their city. Tom mentioned that the city was 'ravaged'. Jane, who just joined the conversation, asked what 'ravaged' means in this context. Can you help her understand?

• to make someone feel happier or more confident.

• to remain unchanged or in a fixed position.

• to speak or shout a loud, angry protest.

• to cause great and usually widespread damage or destruction.