VOCAB 1
VOCAB 2
INFER
Prefixes
Prepositional Phrases
100

elegant

stylish and pleaseing to look at

100

rigid

stiff; not bending

100

A child had a pole and was excited to catch a big one today with his pole, bait, and hook.

Infer what the child is about to do. 

The child is fishing.

100

fore-

before; front

100

The dog went into the store.

into the store

200

scowled

frowned

200

fiesty

bold, energetic, and determined

200

A child had a pole and was excited to catch a big one today with his pole, bait, and hook.

Infer the setting. 

A lake, pond, river, or stream.

200

sub-

under; below; beneath

200

At dinner, we sat beside the countertop.

beside the countertop

300

sulked

acted grouchy because you are disappointed

300

subdeued

quiet and low-key

300

Leo heard a loud rumble of thunder shake his bedroom window. He quickly grabbed his yellow raincoat and his rubber boots before running out to the porch.What can you infer about the WEATHER outside?

It's raining and storming outside.

300

foresee

to see before

300

The snacks were placed beside our tables.

beside our tables

400

episode

an event or period of time that is important

400

disheveled

someone not neat or tidy

400

Sam opened the front door, dropped his heavy backpack on the floor, and rubbed his sore shoulders. He kicked off his muddy soccer cleats. What can you infer about what Sam was just doing?

He was playing soccer.

400

subfreezing

below freezing

400

The brown puppy napped under the warm blanket.

under the warm blanket

500

foreboding

suggesting something bad will happen

500

intimidated

afraid of someone or something

500

"The sky was dark, and the wind howled outside. Sarah cuddled up with a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and a book.

Inference: A. It is a cold, stormy night outside and Sarah is trying to stay cozy. B. Sarah had to buy hot cocoa. C. The wind is about to cause damage.

A. It is a cold, stormy night outside and Sarah is trying to stay cozy.

500

submerge

to cause to be underwater

500

We found my lost school shoe behind the couch.

behind the couch

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