Pax Vocabulary Ch. 1-15

What is the definition of the word "vulnerable"?

• Strong and invincible

• Open to attack or harm

• Full of energy

• Extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "intently."

• She intently ignored the instructions and did it her way.

• He listened intently to the teacher's explanation.

• The dog intently barked at the mailman.

• They intently ran through the park without stopping.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "surreptitiously" mean?

• Openly and honestly

• Secretly and stealthily

• Loudly and clearly

• Quickly and efficiently

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence uses the word "painstakingly" correctly?

• She painstakingly rushed through her homework.

• He painstakingly crafted the model airplane with great care.

• They painstakingly ignored the details.

• The cat painstakingly jumped over the fence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "emblazoned"?

• Covered with bright colors or designs

• Hidden from view

• Made smaller or less noticeable

• Washed away completely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the sentence that correctly uses "bristled."

• The cat bristled at the sight of the dog.

• She bristled the cake with icing.

• He bristled the paper with his pen.

• They bristled the room with decorations.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "piteously" mean?

• In a joyful manner

• In a pitiful or sorrowful way

• In a confident manner

• In a humorous way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses "clambering" correctly?

• The bird was clambering through the sky.

• The children were clambering over the rocks.

• She was clambering the soup for dinner.

• He was clambering the book on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What is the definition of "dominance"?

• A state of being equal

• The power to control or influence

• A feeling of happiness

• A lack of interest

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "wrathful."

• She was wrathful after winning the lottery.

• He was wrathful when he found out about the betrayal.

• They were wrathful while watching a comedy.

• The dog was wrathful when it was sleepy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4