Question

part b: vocabulary in context
match the bolded words from the passage with their meanings:

1. tucked
2. delicate
3. fragile
4. fascinated
5. gasps

a. easily broken or damaged
b. placed or hidden away
c. breathes in suddenly from surprise
d. light, fine, or sensitive in quality
e. very interested or attracted to something

Explanation:

1. "Tucked" means placed or hidden away.
2. "Delicate" refers to light, fine, or sensitive in quality.
3. "Fragile" implies easily broken or damaged.
4. "Fascinated" means very interested or attracted to something.
5. "Gasps" are breaths in suddenly from surprise.

Answer:

1. b. Placed or hidden away
2. d. Light, fine, or sensitive in quality
3. a. Easily broken or damaged
4. e. Very interested or attracted to something
5. c. Breathes in suddenly from surprise