The Wild Robot Chapter 54-68 Vocabulary

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz notices the animal populations on the island begin to dwindle during the harsh winter. What does the word 'dwindle' mean in this context? Fill in the blank: 'Dwindle' means ________.

• slowly become smaller or less in number

• suddenly increase in size

• remain exactly the same

• change color rapidly

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz has to 'forge' a new life on the island. Fill in the blank: 'Forge' means ________.

• create or form an object using a large amount of effort

• destroy something completely

• to run away quickly

• to sing loudly

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz often faces frigid conditions on the island. What is the meaning of the word 'frigid'? Fill in the blank: 'Frigid' means ________.

• very cold; freezing

• very hot; burning

• slightly warm; tepid

• extremely noisy; loud

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz meets different generations of animals on the island. What is the meaning of the word 'generation'? Fill in the blank: 'Generation' means ________.

• people or animals born and living at about the same time

• a type of energy source

• a musical instrument

• a method of transportation

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz tries to create a peaceful environment on the island. What is the meaning of the word 'harmonious'? Fill in the blank: 'Harmonious' means ________.

• getting along well together; peaceful

• loud and noisy

• difficult to understand

• full of anger

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz often observes patterns in nature. What is the meaning of the word 'lattice'? Fill in the blank: 'Lattice' means ________.

• a crisscross pattern, like strips of wood or metal woven together

• a type of fruit dessert

• a large open field

• a musical instrument

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz often looks for ways to help herself and others. What is the meaning of the word 'remedy'? Fill in the blank: 'Remedy' means ________.

• to fix a problem or cure an illness

• to make something worse

• to ignore a problem

• to create a problem

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz often had to 'scavenge' to survive. What does the word 'scavenge' mean? Fill in the blank: 'Scavenge' means ________.

• search for and collect leftover or unwanted things

• to decorate with bright colors

• to write stories

• to build something new

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz experiences the changing seasons. What is the meaning of the word 'thaw'? Fill in the blank: 'Thaw' means ________.

• to warm up and melt after being frozen

• to become colder and freeze

• to break into pieces

• to dry out completely

In 'The Wild Robot', Roz often had to move through the wilderness. What is the meaning of the word 'trudge'? Fill in the blank: 'Trudge' means ________.

• walk slowly and with heavy steps, usually because of tiredness

• run quickly and lightly

• jump up and down with excitement

• sit down and rest