Vocabulary Practice for the Book What Was the Ice Age by Nico Medina-Part II: Words in Context

 Part I-Words to Know

Part III-Words to Write

 Part II. Words in Context: Study the bold words and quotes/sayings below. Then select the best words to complete the sentences(quotes/sayings).

  1. Archrival: "In the dance of success, your archrival is your best partner in pushing you beyond your limits."
  2. Blip: "Life is but a series of blips on the vast radar of time, each moment fleeting yet significant."
  3. Blot: "Do not let one blot of ink define the whole story of your life."
  4. Boulder: "Facing a boulder, the wise do not despair but find a way around it."
  5. Canine: "The loyalty of a canine, unfaltering and pure, teaches us the essence of unconditional love."
  6. Catastrophe: "Out of the ashes of catastrophe, the seeds of resilience are sown."
  7. Charge: "Take charge of your destiny, or someone else will."
  8. Cretaceous: "The Cretaceous period reminds us that even the mightiest reigns come to an end."
  9. Figurine: "A figurine, small in stature, can embody the grandeur of human creativity."
  10. Flickering: "Hope is the flickering light that guides us through the darkest nights."
  11. Foram: "Like a foram in the vast ocean, we may be small but contribute to the vast tapestry of life."
  12. Grease: "A little grease of kindness can smooth the creakiest of doors."
  13. Hoe-tusker: "Be as the hoe-tusker, unique in your traits, forging paths where none exist."
  14. Hyena: "Even a hyena knows to laugh in the face of adversity."
  15. Jurassic: "Jurassic wonders teach us that the earth holds stories beyond our wildest imaginations."
  16. Megabeast: "In the eyes of adversity, be the megabeast of courage and strength."

 

Reading Practice: What Was the Ice Age?