All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

What does 'compounded' mean?

• To simplify or make easier

• To divide or separate

• To subtract or reduce

• Added to or combined

What is the meaning of 'concussion'?

• A gentle breeze

• A violent shaking or jarring

• A calm and peaceful state

• A soft whisper

What does 'slackening' refer to?

• Easing; becoming less active

• Starting or initiating

• Tightening or becoming more active

• Increasing in intensity

What does 'surged' mean?

• A slow backward movement

• A strong forward movement

• A downward spiral

• A gentle side-to-side movement

What is the meaning of 'muffled'?

• Amplified or increased in sound

• Echoing loudly

• Softened, repressed, or deadened in sound

• Clear and distinct

What does 'solemn' mean?

• Casual and indifferent

• Deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection

• Cheerful and lighthearted

• Frivolous and playful

What does 'blinked' mean?

• To close and open your eyes quickly

• To stare without blinking

• To squint continuously

• To keep eyes wide open

What is the meaning of 'feverish'?

• Calm and composed

• Marked by intense emotion, activity, or instability

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Lethargic and slow

What does 'savor' mean?

• To enjoy something with relish or delight

• To dislike intensely

• To ignore completely

• To consume quickly without thought

What does 'tumbled' mean?

• To fall with a rolling or bouncing movement

• To rise steadily

• To stand still

• To climb upwards