Vocabulary Chpt 1-4
What word means, "an annoying person, especially a child"?
What is...
Gripe
What word means, "a person who is not strong, brave, or confident"?
What is...
Wimp
Who comes up with the idea that Marvin should ride his bike down Suicide Hill?
Who is...
Nick
What does Marvin say as he made it to the end of Suicide Hill?
What is...
His whole family cheering for him.
What two animals are found only in Australia?
What is...
Koalas and Kangaroos
What is the definition of the word, "Shriek"?
What is...
"to make such a cry"
What is the definition for the word, "Grip"?
What is...
"to hold something very tightly"
Why did Marvin want a new bike?
What is...
He said he had a "baby bike" and wanted something bigger.
Why do Marvin's parents get him a bike that is a little big?
What is...
They want him to grow into it.
What is the world's tallest animal?
What is...
Giraffe
What word means, "to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own"?
What is...
Brag
What word matches the definition, "having a sharp slope"?
What is...
Steep
Why has Marvin not ridden his new mountain bike?
What is...
He is afraid of his new bike.
What does Linzy tell Marvin when gets to the bottom of Suicide Hill?
What is...
"You're a gold unicorn now!"
What is a group of lions called?
What is...
A pride.
What is the definition of the word, "Uneasy"?
What is...
"slightly worried or uncomfortable about a particular situation"
What word means "to lift something heavy"?
What is...
Hoist
When Linzy is scared of the storm, how does Marvin make her feel better?
What is...
He tells her she is the gold unicorn.
Why does Marvin choose to ride down Suicide Hill even though he does not have a crowd?
What is...
He wants to because it feels good to make his own decision.
What is the largest mammal?
What is...
Blue Whale
What word matches this definition, "the act of intentionally copying another person's appearance and actions"?
What is...
Impersonation
What is the definition of the word, "Sturdy"?
What is...
"physically strong and solid or thick and unlikely to break or be hurt"
Why didn't Marvin ask his brother for advice about Suicide Hill?
What is...
He feels like a little kid and is embarrassed.
Why does Marvin call his mother from Stuart's house?
What is...
He is hoping she would say he is not allowed to go to Suicide Hill.
What is the difference between an African and Asian elephant?
What is...
Their ears! African elephants have larger ears and Asian elephants have smaller ears.