Wonder - Summer and Jack Vocab

What does the word horrific mean in the sentence below?

There was a horrific car accident on the parkway. Several people were severely injured!

• a pleasant surprise
• extremely shocking or disturbing
• a minor inconvenience
• a routine event

What does the word syndrome mean in the sentence below?

Auggie's face was disfigured by the medical syndrome he was born with.

• A group of symptoms or conditions that characterize a particular medical condition.
• A surgical procedure to correct facial deformities.
• A type of medication used to treat facial injuries.
• A rare genetic disorder that only affects the skin.

What does the word illuminate mean in the sentence below?

We can use flashlights to illuminate the dark path through the woods.

• to obscure or hide

• to confuse or mislead
• to create a shadow
• to light up or make visible

What does the word sympathetic mean in the sentence below?

Summer was sympathetic towards August when he did not have anyone to sit with at lunch.

• Unaware of someone else's feelings

• Indifferent to someone's feelings.
• Understanding and compassionate towards someone else's feelings..

• Critical of someone's situation.

What does the word potential mean in the sentence below?

The dog had so much potential to become a search and rescue dog.

• The dog's lack of interest in training.
• The dog's physical size and strength.
• The dog's age and experience level.
• The dog's inherent ability to become a search and rescue dog.

What does the word retrospect mean in the sentence below?

In retrospect, we should have collected all the shirts, so no one forgets them.

• A method of organizing shirts
• A type of fabric used for shirts
• Looking back or reflecting on past events.

• A brand of clothing

What does the word stringent mean in the sentence below?

The senior teacher followed stringent rules in her classroom.

• flexible or lenient
• strict or demanding

• optional or unnecessary
• calm and relaxed

What does the word protocol mean in the sentence below?

We use a strict protocol to disinfect all the medical equipment.

• a set of established procedures or guidelines

• a type of medical equipment
• a safety regulation
• a cleaning solution

What does the word hypocrite mean in the sentence below?

The politician was a hypocrite when he did not follow his own rules!

• Someone who is honest about their beliefs.
• A person who pretends to have moral standards they do not actually follow.
• A person who always follows their own rules.
• An individual who encourages others to break rules.

What is a Zydeco band?

The Zydeco band performed for the people on Bourbon Street.

• A Zydeco band plays classical music in concert halls.
• A Zydeco band performs Cajun music, usually in Louisiana, or Texas.

• A Zydeco band is a type of jazz ensemble.
• A Zydeco band only performs in private events.