Quaking Earth, Racing Waves Vocab

What does the word "parallel" mean?

• Lines that never meet

• Lines that cross each other

• Lines that form a right angle

• Lines that are curved

Which sentence uses the word "lateral" correctly?

• The lateral movement of the car was forward.

• The lateral branches of the tree grew sideways.

• The lateral sound was very loud.

• The lateral book was very interesting.

What is the meaning of "destruction"?

• Building something new

• The act of creating

• The act of destroying

• The act of painting

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "triggered" in this sentence: "The loud noise triggered the alarm."

• Turned off

• Started

• Silenced

• Ignored

Which of the following sentences uses the word "thrust" correctly?

• She thrust the door open with a gentle push.

• He thrust the book on the shelf carefully.

• The rocket thrust into the sky with great force.

• The cat thrust quietly on the mat.

What does the word "radiate" mean?

• To absorb light

• To emit light or heat

• To block light

• To reflect light

Identify the meaning of "modified" in this sentence: "The teacher modified the assignment to make it easier."

• Made it harder

• Changed it

• Ignored it

• Deleted it

Which word best fits this sentence? "The two roads run ______ to each other and never meet."

• lateral

• parallel

• radiate

• thrust

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The earthquake caused massive ______ in the city."

• radiate

• thrust

• destruction

• modified

What does "lateral" mean in the context of sports?

• Forward movement

• Sideways movement

• Backward movement

• Upward movement