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The People Could Fly
(page 164)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
scorned adj. looked down upon by someone
dialect n. particular form of a language used in a certain region or by a certain
group
glinty adj. sparkling; glittery
snarled v. made tangled or knotted
ancient adj. belonging to the distant past; very old
seize v. to take hold of suddenly and forcibly
Exercise A: Context Clues
Circle the words in each sentence that help you figure out the
meaning of the vocabulary word.
1. In the dark cave, Ava spied a glinty vein of gold.
2. Seize the prisoner who is trying to escape!
3. The kitten snarled the yarn into an impossible mess.
4. Hans spoke a southern dialect of German that I don’t recognize.
5. That ancient temple is shown in your Greek architecture book.
1. She loved to visit modern cities and take in the beautiful
architecture.
2. Because of the nature of the items she was importing, the
customs officer wanted to release them.
3. Jose untwisted the ribbons before giving them to his sister.
Exercise C: Words in Context
Choose the best word from the list to complete each sentence.
1. Each region of the United States speaks a different
2. The
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surface of the lake reflected the sunlight.
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Exercise B: Antonyms
Write the vocabulary word that is the antonym for the underlined word.
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A Father’s Daring Trek
(page 172)
Vocabulary
UNIT 2
exile n. the state of living away from one’s home country
perilous adj. very dangerous or risky
wrenching v. twisting violently; moving or extracting by force
persecution n. the condition of being caused to suffer cruelty because of your
beliefs
determined adj. firmly decided; resolved
fierce adj. having or displaying an intense aggressiveness
sacrifice n. act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else
regarded as more important or worthy
destiny n. a person’s fate or fortune
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Exercise A: Matching
Write the letter of the synonym that matches each vocabulary word.
___ 1. destiny
A. dangerous
___ 2. persecution
B. yanking
___ 3. perilous
C. intent
___ 4. fierce
D. oppression
___ 5. determined
E. vicious
___ 6. wrenching
F. future
Exercise B: Complete the Paragraph
Choose the best words from the list to complete the paragraph.
Shariff examined the photograph of his grandfather, Ali. He saw
nature. It was that bold
a face that betrayed a (1)
nature that drove Ali into (2)
in America when he
faced (3)
for his beliefs. He made the
(4)
journey, (5)
himself away from all
that he knew in his home country. Ali made this hard
(6)
, giving up everything, so that he and his children
could live free.
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
Paul Revere’s Ride
(page 186)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
phantom adj. a figment of the imagination
stealthy adj. slow and secretive to avoid being seen or heard
somber adj. dark and gloomy
sentinel n. guard
impetuous adj. acting suddenly
lingers v. waits or is slow in leaving
steep n. a sharp, vertical slope
gilded adj. having, or seeming to have, a thin coating of gold
emerge v. to come out into view
defiance n. the act of challenging authority
Exercise A: True or False?
Circle T for each true statement and F for each false statement.
1. That set of antique gilded plates matches the gold forks. T F
2. Trying to be stealthy, she banged pots and pans together. T F
3. The joyous celebration was somber with all the laughter. T F
4. The sentinel watched over the prisoners. T F
6. It was her impetuous nature that made her analyze everything. T F
Exercise B: Matching
Write the letter of the synonym that matches each vocabulary word.
___ 1. defiance
A. appear
___ 2. emerge
B. cheerless
___ 3. lingers
C. bluff
___ 4. steep
D. rebellion
___ 5. somber
E. sneaky
___ 6. stealthy
F. remains
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5. The phantom went to the bank and withdrew all his funds. T F
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
The Oxcart
(page 196)
Vocabulary
UNIT 2
highborn adj. having noble parents; coming from the upper class
procession n. a group of individuals walking forward together in a ceremony
elegant adj. beautiful and tasteful
gullies n. water-worn ravines
stench n. a strong and very unpleasant smell
lurching v. rolling or swaying in a jerky motion
horrid adj. awful; repulsive; terrible
distinguished adj. well-known for excellence and honor
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Exercise A: Synonyms or Antonyms?
Write S if the words are synonyms. Write A if they are antonyms.
___ 1. elegant
sophisticated
___ 2. horrid
pleasant
___ 3. highborn
noble
___ 4. distinguished
famous
___ 5. lurching
anchored
Exercise B: Words in Context
Circle the best word to complete each sentence.
1. Her (elegant, highborn, horrid) features made her a good
spokesperson.
2. The rain caused (processions, stenches, gullies) along the side of
the road.
3. The (highborn, distinguished, procession) of protestors followed
the main road to the meeting place.
4. I hate taking out the garbage because of the (distinguished,
lurching, stench).
5. The boat started (gullies, lurching, procession) on the stormy
sea.
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
The Snake Chief
(page 208)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
contentedly adv. in a satisfied way; happily
bid v. to command; request to come
headstrong adj. stubborn
induce v. to convince to do something; influence
quavered v. spoke in a shaky or trembling voice
relish n. great enjoyment
incompetence n. lack of ability or skill
reluctantly adv. against one’s will
crystallized v. caused to take a clear, specific form
Exercise A: Words in Context
Choose the best word from the list to complete each sentence.
1. The dogs slept
on the rug in front of the fire.
2. Simon’s persuasive speech will
accompany him.
3. The chef
wouldn’t get cold.
his friends to
the waiters to move faster so the food
as she spoke.
5. Very
Simon got up early on Saturday morning to
go to the library and study.
Exercise B: Matching
Write the letter of the antonym that matches each vocabulary word.
___ 1. induce
A. displeasure
___ 2. headstrong
B. worriedly
___ 3. relish
C. excellence
___ 4. contentedly
D. flexible
___ 5. incompetence
E. discourage
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4. She was so nervous that her voice
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the
Underground Railroad Part A (page 220)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
borne v. carried
incentive n. a thing that motivates
disheveled adj. untidy; disordered
guttural adj. rough, harsh-sounding
reluctance n. unwillingness to do something
mutinous adj. to become openly rebellious
eloquence n. the ability to speak expressively
disclose v. to make known; reveal
cajoling v. persuading, especially by using soothing words; coaxing
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Exercise A: Complete the Paragraph
Choose the best words from the list to complete the paragraph.
My friends showed great (1)
to enter the Lost
Mine cave. In fact, they were (2)
. I reminded them
of our (3)
for exploring the cave: to find the treasure
(4)
there by outlaws long ago. They still wouldn’t
budge. I tried (5)
them, but they wouldn’t go. So I
decided to (6)
the secret map I had found. Still, no
one moved. “Fine!” I growled in a (7)
voice. “I’ll go
alone!”
Exercise B: True or False?
Circle T for each true statement and F for each false statement.
1. She drove to the dance in a convertible and arrived disheveled. T F
2. Cajoling the young child, she put him down for a nap. T F
3. They wrote a grant requesting funding and an eloquence. T F
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
UNIT 2
from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the
Underground Railroad Part B (page 220)
Vocabulary
eloquence n. the ability to speak expressively
evoking v. calling up
disclose v. to make known; reveal
cajoling v. persuading, especially by using soothing words, coaxing
indomitable adj. cannot be conquered; unbeatable
implicitly adv. with complete faith
fastidious adj. difficult to satisfy
crystallized v. caused to take a clear, specific form
Exercise A: Match the Clue
Choose the best word from the list to match each clue.
1. is reminding me of
2. clearly set
3. without doubts
4. demanding
5. left undefeated
7. sweet-talking
Exercise B: Words in Context
Choose the best word from the list to complete each sentence.
1. The smell of baking bread was
home.
2. I trust you
3. The lead sled dog is
my memories of
with my secret recipe for pie.
in blizzards.
4. The actress played the queen’s role with great
5. The presentation
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the intentions of the corporation.
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6. spill a secret
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
Icarus and Daedalus
(page 242)
Vocabulary
UNIT 2
labyrinth n. maze
veered v. suddenly changed direction
cleave v. to separate or divide
aloft adv. up in the air; high or higher up
wavered v. became unsteady or unclear
rash adj. reckless; done without thought or concern
sustained v. kept from sinking or falling
quench v. to satisfy a need
Exercise A: Antonyms
Write the vocabulary word that is an antonym for the underlined
word or phrase.
1. Jenny felt resolved about her decision.
2. The planes were grounded in the bad weather.
3. The dog made a beeline toward the food bowl.
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4. Peaches will cling to the tree until they are ripe.
Exercise B: This or That?
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. If you are sustained by food, are you starving or full?
2. To quench your curiosity, would you ask a question or remain
silent?
3. To navigate a labyrinth, would a watch or a compass be more
useful?
4. If you make a rash decision, do you usually regret it or celebrate
it?
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
Kamau’s Finish
(page 259)
UNIT 2
Vocabulary
financial adj. concerning money
distracted adj. losing attention easily
sulked v. withdrew out of annoyance or disappointment
jostling v. pushing and shoving lightly
splayed v. spread out and apart
cluster n. a group of people positioned close together
elated adj. in high spirits
dramatic adj. showing strong emotion
sheepishly adv. with embarrassment; meekly
Exercise A: Words in Context
Circle the best word to complete each sentence.
1. The crowd could not avoid (jostling, cluster, splayed) her.
2. His face showed how (dramatic, financial, distracted) he was by
the ringing telephone.
3. The (dramatic, cluster, jostling) hid Rosa’s view of the stage.
4. The city raised taxes because of (dramatic, elated, financial) difficulties.
6. The victorious soccer team went home (distracted, dramatic, elated).
7. (Jostling, Distracted, Sheepishly), the shy girl asked for a cookie.
Exercise B: Matching
Write the letter of the antonym that matches each vocabulary word.
___ 1. elated
A. proudly
___ 2. dramatic
B. miserable
___ 3. cluster
C. rejoiced
___ 4. sulked
D. dull
___ 5. sheepishly
E. individual
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5. The toddler (sulked, splayed, sheepishly) his toys all over.
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Selection Vocabulary Practice
The Bunion Derby
(page 268)
Vocabulary
UNIT 2
promoter n. a person who organizes and pays the costs of a sporting event
vied v. competed eagerly
furnished v. supplied; given
endured v. suffered patiently; survived
grimacing adj. making a face that shows discomfort or disgust
abscessed adj. infected
doggedly adj. in a stubborn or determined way
Exercise A: Synonyms or Antonyms?
Write S if the words are synonyms. Write A if they are antonyms.
___ 1. endured
coped
___ 2. vied
struggled
___ 3. doggedly
halfheartedly
___ 4. abscessed
healthy
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Exercise B: Context Clues
Circle C for each correct statement and I for each incorrect
statement.
1. The promoter does not put up money for a boxing match. C I
2. An apartment furnished with utilities costs more than most. C I
3. Grimacing, Erin opened her birthday present with glee. C I
4. The cows ambled doggedly toward the barn at sunset. C I
5. That mountain climber has endured rough, cold conditions. C I
6. You’ll need to see the dentist about that abscessed tooth. C I
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