Wait Till Helen Comes Vocabulary Chapters 7-12

What does camouflage mean?

• Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows an object or organism to remain unnoticed in its environment.
• A technique used in cooking to enhance flavor.
• A fashion trend that emphasizes bright colors and patterns.
• A type of military strategy involving direct confrontation.

What does billowing mean?

• To shrink or contract tightly.
• To remain completely still and flat.
• To disappear without a trace.
• To swell or puff out, often in a wave-like motion.

What does lingering mean?

• To leave a place quickly.
• To stay in a place for a short time.
• To avoid a situation completely.
• To remain in a place or situation longer than expected.

What does the word allied mean?

• In opposition to others
• Working independently without collaboration
• Joined or united with others for a common purpose.
• Separated or divided from others

what does the work lurking mean?

• To leave a place quickly without notice.
• To hide in plain sight without any observation.
• To remain hidden or observe without participating.
• To actively participate in a discussion.

What does the word indistinct mean?

• Not clear or sharply defined.
• Easily recognizable and distinct.
• Clearly defined and precise.
• Vague but understandable.

What does quavered mean?

• To tremble or shake in voice.
• To whisper softly and gently.
• To sing in a high pitch.
• To speak loudly and clearly.

What does hoist mean?

• To lower or drop something.
• To ignore or neglect a task.
• To decorate or embellish an object.
• To raise or lift something.

What does resounding mean?

• Loud and clear; unmistakable.
• Soft and muffled; lacking clarity.
• Confusing and ambiguous; hard to understand.
• Quiet and subtle; easily overlooked.

What does cherished mean?

• To hold something dear or value it highly.
• To dislike something intensely.
• To ignore something completely.
• To forget something easily.