Copper Sun Pre-Vocab Part I

Match the following

• Barrage

  (noun)

•  a fierce, violent, or overwhelming attack

• Cassava

  (noun)

• a continuous flow of something, such as questions, words, or attacks, coming all at once.

• Trepidation (noun)

• moved suddenly and unsteadily, as if losing balance

• Lurched

  (verb)

• a starchy root vegetable, commonly used in tropical regions for food and making flour or tapioca.

• Onslaught

  (noun)

•  a feeling of fear, nervousness, or uncertainty about something that may happen

Match the following

• Ominous (adjective)

• cruel or unfair treatment of people, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

• Manacles

  (noun)

• a group of enslaved people or animals chained or tied together in a line.

• Persecution

  (noun)

• metal shackles or handcuffs used to restrain a person.

• Coffle

  (noun)

• giving the impression that something bad or threatening is about to happen.

Match the following

• Surmised

  (verb)

•  guessed or assumed something without having all the facts

• Aghast

  (adjective)

• shocked or horrified by something unexpected

• Pungent

  (adjective)

• having a very strong, sharp smell or taste

• Bewildered

  (adjective)

• confused or uncertain.

The villagers harvested large bundles of cassava, to make flour for their daily bread.

Cassava most likely means...

• a grain used for brewing
• a root vegetable used to make flour
• a type of fruit
• a leafy green vegetable

He felt a wave of trepidation as he approached the stage to give his first speech, his hands shaking and his heart racing.

Trepidation most likely means...

• anxiety or fear
• excitement or joy
• indifference or apathy
• confidence or assurance

The teacher was bombarded with a barrage of questions from the students, all eager to understand the complex topic.

barrage most likely means...

• a gentle suggestion
• a brief pause
• a rapid outpouring

• a single inquiry

The soldiers braced themselves for the onslaught of enemy troops, knowing the attack would come at dawn.

Onslaught most likely means...

• a peaceful negotiation
• a minor skirmish
• a fierce attack

• a strategic retreat

The car lurched forward when the driver hit the accelerator too suddenly, jerking the passengers in their seats.

lurched most likely means...

• stayed still
• moved unsteadily

• moved smoothly
• accelerated gradually

The enslaved people were led in a coffle, their chains clinking as they trudged toward the marketplace.

coffle most likely means...

• a line of chained people

• a group of free people walking in a line

• a method of transportation
• a type of morning drink that gives you energy

The sky grew dark and clouds gathered in an ominous way, signaling that a storm was on the horizon.

ominous most likely means...

• threatening or foreboding
• joyful or cheerful
• calm and peaceful
• clear and sunny