Refugee Vocab Ch. 25-39

What does "churlish" mean?

• Rude and mean-spirited

• Happy and cheerful

• Quiet and shy

• Wise and thoughtful

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "cowering":

• She was cowering with excitement

• The dog was cowering in fear under the bed

• They were cowering at the party

• He was cowering with joy

The word "brash" means:

• Careful and cautious

• Slow and steady

• Bold and reckless

• Quiet and timid

"Respite" refers to:

• A loud noise

• A period of rest or relief

• A type of food

• A kind of weather

Which sentence uses "barge" correctly?

• She likes to barge flowers

• The cat will barge tomorrow

• Don't barge into my room without knocking

• They barge the sandwich

What does it mean to "pry"?

• To sleep deeply

• To dance gracefully

• To cook slowly

• To nose into others' business

A "draught" is:

• A current of cool air

• A type of animal

• A musical instrument

• A piece of furniture

"Barricade" means:

• A type of parade

• A barrier that blocks the way

• A special dance

• A kind of food

The word "custody" refers to:

• A type of dessert

• A musical note

• The responsibility of taking care of someone

• A weather condition

To "recoil" means to:

• Jump forward

• Stay still

• Suddenly move backward

• Dance around