Wonder - Justin, August and Miranda Vocabulary

What does the word tic mean in the sentence below?

Auggie's eye had a tic when he felt stressed.

• A term for a small insect.
• A brand of clothing.
• A sudden, involuntary movement or twitch.
• A type of musical note.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word fluke mean in the sentence below?

It was a fluke when the flipped pancake landed on my head!

• a type of pancake
• a kitchen utensil
• a cooking technique

• an unexpected occurrence or chance event

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word monologue mean in the sentence below?

The comedian Jimmy Fallon's monologue was really funny last night.

• A long speech or performance by a single person, especially in a comedic context.
• A type of musical performance involving multiple singers.
• A short story told by a group of comedians.
• A dialogue between two or more people.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word spiteful mean in the sentence below?

My brother was spiteful when he he made me miss my program on television.

• Feeling happy and content
• Showing kindness and generosity
• Having a desire to hurt or annoy someone.
• Being indifferent or apathetic

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word psyched mean in the sentence below?

Auggie and Jack were so psyched when Mrs. Pullman said that they could have a sleepover!

• bored
• excited
• confused
• disappointed

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word rappelled mean in the sentence below?

The hikers rappelled down the mountain using a rope.

• climbed up the mountain
• descended using a rope
• walked around the mountain
• jumped off the mountain

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word aftermath mean in the sentence below?

The aftermath of the hurricane was devastating, there were so many homes destroyed!

• The consequences or aftereffects of the hurricane.

• The location of the hurricane's landfall.

• The preparations made before the hurricane.
• The immediate effects of the hurricane.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the Portuguese word Cretino mean in the sentence below?

Julian was Cretino when he said to Auggie, "Whats with your face?"

• handsome or attractive
• brave or courageous

• intelligent or wise
• foolish or rude

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word seismic mean in the sentence below?

There are seismic problems that Auggie has had to face since birth.

• minor or trivial
• unrelated to challenges
• temporary or fleeting
• significant or impactful

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word attributed mean in the sentence below?

Auggie attributed his feeling of being comfortable going to school to making a couple of close friends.

• claimed as a personal belief
• assigned as a cause or reason
• felt indifferent about school
• ignored the importance of friends

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4