Definition
Give the definition of:
CAPTIVITY
to be confined against one's will
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FEEBLE
Possible answers: weak, frail, puny, delicate
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UNKEMPT
Possible answers: neat, orderly, tidy
Use the word in a sentence:
WISTFUL (displaying sadness or yearning)
Possible answer:
His expression became wistful when he lost the game.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
It's always a good idea to made _________ after a disagreement.
Why is Ivan's initial reaction to the arrival of Ruby? Why?
Ivan is jealous because Stella and Julia are more concerned with Ruby and don't pay as much attention to him.
Give the definition of:
BECKON
To signal to come using a motion of the head or hands
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DOMAIN
Possible answers: territory, land, realm, home
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TEMPERAMENTAL
Possible answers: predictable, stable
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TACTFUL (able to say or do the right thing when dealing with a difficult situation)
Possible answer:
It wasn't tactful when Joe pointed out the stain on Becky's shirt in front of the class.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
Even though I was tired, my friend ___________ me to go to the party.
coaxed
What does Ivan promise Stella before she dies? Why?
Ivan promises to make sure Ruby gets out of the Big Top Mall and doesn't end up like Stella. He promises this because Ivan loves Stella and doesn't want to let her down.
Give the definition of:
LILTING
A pleasing variation in musical tone or rhythm
UNADORNED
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MONSTROSITY
Possible answers: small, tiny, microscopic
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INDIFFERENT (without interest or concern; not caring)
I wanted to play in the snow so badly that I was indifferent to the cold.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
My actions are greatly influenced by my family's ____________.
heritage
What is Ivan's plan to try and get Ruby out of the Big Top Mall? Does it work? How?
He paints a picture and writes the word, "HOME," to try and send a message. It works because Julia finally understands the message and she convinces her dad to hang it up on the billboard. Then, people begin to visit Ivan and protest for the animals to be freed.
Give the definition of:
SULLENLY
Silently showing anger
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ADDLED
Possible answers: confused, muddled
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INCOMPETENT
Possible answers: competent, capable, skillful
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INTENTLY (very concentrated in attention)
Possible answer:
I listened to the directions intently.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
At the planetarium, I ________ at the glittering constellations.
marvel
In the beginning, Ivan has a lot of human qualities. How does this affect how he acts when he arrives at the zoo?
Ivan hasn't lived with other gorillas since he was a baby, so he is unsure of how to act around them.
Give the definition of:
VENTURE
To go forward regardless of risks; to brave the dangers of
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MESMERIZE
Possible answers: fascinate, enthrall, hypnotize
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DISARRAY
Possible answers: orderly, neat, tidy
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CONTEMPLATE (to think about deeply)
Possible answer:
Before going to the grocery store, I contemplate what food I need to buy.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
After a long day at the dog park, my pup slowly ______ home.
plods
How does Ivan know that Ruby is safe in the end.
Ivan first sees Ruby on TV in her habitat and then over the wall at the zoo; she seems happy with the other elephants.