The Other Side of the Sky Vocab 4a

Quandary means

• a feeling of joy
• a type of puzzle
• a method of decision-making
• a state of uncertainty or perplexity

Tarry means

• to finish quickly
• to delay or linger
• to ignore completely
• to rush through

Exertion means

• a form of relaxation
• a type of exercise equipment
• a method of communication
• physical or mental effort

Gorges are

• deep, narrow valleys with steep sides formed by river erosion
• steep cliffs formed by volcanic activity
• shallow, broad valleys created by wind erosion
• wide, flat plains formed by glacial activity

Rugged means

• strong and sturdy
• delicate and soft
• lightweight and flimsy
• fragile and weak

Shield means

• A type of armor worn in battle.
• A method of communication.
• A style of painting.
• A protective device or barrier.

Pervaded means

• to disappear completely
• to remain unchanged
• to spread throughout
• to limit to a specific area

To trudge means

• to dance gracefully
• to walk slowly and with heavy steps
• to sit down and rest
• to run quickly and lightly

Keep up means

• to slow down significantly
• to change direction abruptly
• to give up on a task
• to maintain the same pace or level as someone or something

In vain means

• with partial success
• without success
• without any effort
• with great effort