WW2 Lesson 14 (Fifi)

Question 1

adult

Answer 1

(n)

A person, animal, or plant that is fully grown.

• After the picnic, the _adults_ sat in the table talking, while the children played in the yard.

(adj)

Fully grown.

• An _adult_ giraffe stands eighteen feet tall, making it the tallest animal on Earth.

Question 2

clump

Answer 2

(n)

A group of things that grow close to each other or are packed tightly together.

• Beyond the _clump_ of trees near the road, Sara could see the lake.

(v)

To walk in a way that makes a heavy, dull sound.

• Jalen _clumped_ into the changing room, sat on a bench, and took off his ice skates.

Question 3

curious

Answer 3

(adj)

1. Eager to learn about people or things.
   * Finding a tiny nest in the weeds, Pierre was _curious_ to know what bird had made it.
2. Strange or unusual.
   * In a dusty corner of the attic, Elena found a small box with a _curious_ shiny stone inside.

Question 4

gratitude

Answer 4

(n)

A feeling of thanks for a gift, a favor, or some other kindness.

• We sent a thank you note to our neighbors to show our _gratitude_ for their help while Mom was in the hospital.

Question 5

herd

Answer 5

(n)

A group of animals that live or move about together.

• The two dogs drove the _herd_ of cows through the gate and into the farmyard.

Question 6

newcomer

Answer 6

(n)

Someone who has just arrived in a place.

• Mr. Barton welcomed the two _newcomers_ from Canada to our class.

Question 7

plain

Answer 7

(adj)

1. Simple, not fancy.
   * Deirdre wanted to build a _plain_ birdhouse, but Maya wanted one with an opening in the shape of an arch.
2. Easy to see or understand.
   * The happy smile on Rosario’s face made it _plain_ that she was pleased to see her cousin.

(n)

A large piece of flat land with a few trees.

• Tall grasses covered the _plain_ for as far as we could see.

Question 8

stalk

Answer 8

(n)

The main stem of a plant.

• Ricardo checked the _stalks_ of corn for any ears that might be ripe.

(v)

1. To walk in a stiff way that shows one is hurt or angry.
   * Even though his brother said he was sorry, Craig _stalked_ out of the room with his broken airplane.
2. To follow something in a quiet way in order not to be seen.
   * The cheetah _stalked_ the antelope carefully for several minutes, waiting for the best time to begin the chase.

Question 9

tusk

Answer 9

(n)

A long, curved, very large tooth that sticks out of the mouths of animals like elephants or walruses.

• The walrus uses its _tusks_ to dig in the bottom of the sea for clams.

Question 10

wealthy

Answer 10

(adj)

Having a great amount of money, property, or valuable things.

• The iron and coal in the ground made England a very _wealthy_ country.