Uncle Marcos Concept Vocabulary

What does it mean to "decipher" a message?

• To ignore it

• To translate it into another language

• To figure out its meaning

• To delete it

If someone is described as "invincible," what does it mean?

• They are invisible

• They cannot be defeated

• They are very intelligent

• They are invulnerable to pain

What is a "contraption"?

• A type of vehicle

• A complicated device or machine

• A simple tool

• A musical instrument

What does "newfangled" refer to?

• Something that is old and outdated

• A new type of fabric

• Something that is newly invented or produced

• A traditional method or idea

What does "ingenuity" mean?

• The quality of being timid

• The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

• The state of being angry

• The act of copying someone else's work

What are "improvisations" in the context of performing arts?

• Scripted lines

• Dance moves

• Spontaneous and unplanned performances

• Costumes

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the act of deciphering?

• Writing a letter to a friend

• Solving a complex mathematical equation

• Reading a book in a foreign language you are learning

• Figuring out the hidden meaning behind a coded message

Which example shows something invincible?

• A superhero who cannot be harmed by any weapon

• A computer that crashes frequently

• A glass that breaks when dropped

• A book that gets damaged when wet

What might you call a new device that is complex and serves a unique purpose?

• An artifact

• A contraption

• A relic

• A utensil

Which of the following best demonstrates ingenuity?

• Following instructions to build a model

• Using available materials to create a new kind of battery

• Memorizing a poem

• Buying a tool to solve a problem