IVAN VOCABULARY REVIEW (pp 88-208)

pp 88-115

100

A voice or sound that goes up and down in a pleasant, musical way.

LILTING

200

Moving quickly with skill and ease

NIMBLY

300

Confused or mixed up

ADDLED

400

Thinking carefully about something for a while.

CONTEMPLATING

500

Who is George's favorite animal at the Big Top Mall?

STELLA

pp 116-138

100

To make something louder or stronger.

AMPLIFY

200

A loud, high-pitced, and sometimes scary sound.

SCREECH

300

Doing something on purpose, not by accident.

DELIBERATELY

400

Something a person is really good at or known for doing well.

SPECIALTY

500

What does Bob do to help comfort Ivan after the death of Stella?

He reminds Ivan that he is The One and Only Ivan, a strong Mighty Silverback.

pp 139-170

100

Being calm, respectful, and showing self-respect.

DIGNITY

200

Not growing or developing as much as normal.

STUNTED

300

To pause or wait a little before doing something because you're not sure.

HESITATES

400

Feeling happy and good about something you (or someone else) did well.

PROUD

500

How does Mack get the elephants to obey and perform their tricks?

He uses a claw stick to hurt or threaten them.

pp 171-208

100

A really bad, smelly smell

STENCH

200

Changing moods quickly.

TEMPERAMENTAL

300

Not able to do something well

INCOMPETENT

400

Trying to get back at someone who hurt or upset you.

REVENGE

500

How does Ivan feel when Mack finds his paintings and takes them away to sell in the store?

Ivan thinks Mack is a bad guy and imagines himself being a sheriff.