Vocab 1
The arid desert climate made it hard for plants to grow because there was so little rain. What does "arid" mean?
dry, little to no rain
The puppy was so docile that even the toddler could walk it on a leash. What does "docile" mean?
quiet, easily trained, obedient
After the bell rang, Marcus stayed in his seat and looked down at his desk while the rest of the class left.
Question: What can you infer about Marcus?
he may be in trouble, embarrassed, or needs to talk to the teacher in private
The math test was a piece of cake for Mia.
Question: What does "a piece of cake" mean?
It was very easy.
This U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State."
Florida
She tried to conceal her disappointment with a smile, but her friends could tell she was upset. What does "conceal" mean?
to hide
He tried to evade the teacher’s question because he hadn’t done his homework. What does "evade" mean?
Mr. Gomez kept glancing at his watch and tapping his foot during the meeting.
Question: What can you infer about Mr. Gomez?
he is in a hurry or inpatient
After telling lies all day, Ryan finally spilled the beans.
Question: What does "spilled the beans" mean?
He told the truth/the secret.
This famous wizard has a lightning bolt scar and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter
The loud crash from the kitchen made us apprehensive about what was in there, so we slowly walked in to see what had happened. What does "apprehensive' mean?
worried, fearful, or anxious that something will happen
The reluctant student slowly raised her hand, unsure if she had the right answer. What does "reluctant" mean?
hesitant, slow to do something, unwilling
Claire watched from the sidelines, clapping for her teammates even though her uniform was clean and her name wasn’t on the game roster.
Question: What can you infer about Claire’s role in the game?
She is either benched or injured.
After getting caught cheating, he had to face the music.
Question: What does "face the music" mean?
Face the consequences
This punctuation mark is used to show strong emotion or surprise at the end of a sentence.
An exclamation point (!)
He was meticulous about his science project, making sure every piece was perfectly placed. What does "meticulous" mean?
to pay attention to details, handle with care, be precise
The directions were ambiguous, so we weren’t sure which way to go at the stop sign. What does "ambiguous" mean?
not clear language that could be interpreted more than one way
After the test, Liam avoided his friends and went straight home without checking his phone.
Question: What can you infer about how Liam feels about the test?
He did poorly and was embarrassed.
The teacher’s directions went in one ear and out the other.
Question: What does "in one ear and out the other" mean?
The student was not paying attention to what was being said and could not remember it.
This continent is home to the Amazon rainforest.
South America
The detective was skeptical of the suspect’s story and decided to investigate further. What does "skeptical" mean?
to doubt, question, not easily convinced
After eating three helpings of dinner and two desserts, she felt lethargic and didn’t want to move from the couch. What does "lethargic" mean?
sluggish, tired
When Maya walked into the cafeteria, all conversation at the table stopped and several students looked away.
Question: What can you infer about Maya’s relationship with those students?
When her friend moved away, Emma felt like she had a hole in her heart.
Question: What does "a hole in her heart" mean?
Very sad, heart-broken
This ancient civilization built the pyramids and was known for its advanced knowledge of math and astronomy.
Ancient Egypt