Brian's Winter Vocabulary Week 1

What does 'perilous' mean?

• Full of danger or risk.

• Safe and secure.

• Calm and peaceful.

• Boring and uneventful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'marooned' mean?

• To be left alone in a deserted place.

• To be rescued from danger.

• To be lost in a forest.

• To be trapped in a city.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a 'ration'?

• A fixed amount of food or supplies.

• An unlimited supply of resources.

• A type of currency used in trade.

• A method of cooking food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What does 'adversity' mean?

• A difficult or unpleasant situation.

• A state of happiness and joy.

• A period of great wealth and success.

• An opportunity for growth and learning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'forage' mean?

• To search for and gather food or provisions.

• To cook food in a specific way.

• To store food for later use.

• To hunt animals for sport.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'averted' mean?

• To prevent something from happening.

• To encourage something to happen.

• To ignore a situation entirely.

• To enhance a particular outcome.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'isolation' mean?

• The state of being separated from others.

• A feeling of extreme happiness.

• A method of communication between people.

• A type of social gathering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'ransacking' mean?

• To search thoroughly and messily.

• To organize neatly and efficiently.

• To ignore and overlook completely.

• To search superficially and quickly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of 'desolate'?

• A place that is deserted and empty.

• A place filled with life and activity.

• A place that is beautifully decorated.

• A place that is noisy and crowded.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'shelter' mean?

• A place that provides protection from weather or danger.

• A type of clothing worn in cold weather.

• A structure built for recreational activities.

• A method of communication between animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4