Tier 2 Flashcards
What doe sthe word decree mean? The king gave a decree to all the peasants in his land.
command
What does framed mean? The builder framed the house.
formed
What does thw ord crouches mean? The lion crouches in the grass before he pounces on his prey.
kneels or squats
What does the word beast mean? The beast ate his prey in one gulp.
wild animal
What does the word enlighten mean? The teacher will enlighten the class on the proper way to write an essay.
teach
What does the word penalty mean? The speeder paid a penalty for going over the speed limit.
cost
What does the word abide mean? The students must abide by what the teacher says.
obey
What does the word weave mean? The artist will weave these thread together to make a beautiful tapestry.
twist together
What does the word pest mean? The pest invaded shelf full of cookies.
annoyance
What does the word endow mean? The parent endowed an inheritance to her children.
provide
What does the word wit mean? The student was known to have a great wit.
intelligence
What does the word curious mean? The curious child sat alone in the classroom.
strange
What does the word capacity mean? The students have a capacity to learn many things.
ability
What does the word graces mean? The princess presented her many graces to the future king.
elegant ways
What does the infinitely mean? This school is infinitely better than the last one I went to
endlessly
What does sustenance mean? The noon meal gave the students sustenance to last the rest of the school day.
fuel
What does the word swell mean? The lump on his neck began to swell so large it looked as if he had two heads.
become larger
What does humility mean? He accepted the honor with humility.
lack of self-importance
What does satisfied mean? The teacher was satified with his work.
pleased
What does horizon mean? The surfer looked off into the horizon.
line where the earth and sky meet
What does the word flickering mean? The candle flickering in the window is brightening the room.
shining unsteadily
What does the word reed mean? The panda ate the reed.
long thin hollow plant
What does the word smoldered mean? The camp fire smoldered into the night.
burned or smoked without flame
What does the word spite mean? The mean girls had spite for the new girl.
ill-will
