Mrs. Frisby and the Crow 1-1

The high winds and heavy snow made the mountain road treacherous. Adjective not safe; dangerous The high winds and heavy snow made the mountain road treacherous.

Jill was nervous about the prospect of starting at a new school. Noun something that could happen in the future Jill was nervous about the prospect of starting at a new school.

fierce The fierce storm blew the roof off the barn. Adjective wild or threatening The fierce storm blew the roof off the barn.

ineffectively The bird pecked ineffectively at the empty feeder. Adverb uselessly; not able to do something The bird pecked ineffectively at the empty feeder.

dubiously Adverb filled with doubt; doubtful; not sure He looked dubiously at his son's school marks.

authoritative Adjective having power to influence; commanding

banked Verb followed a curve or incline

panic Noun a sudden overpowering fright; not calm

grasping Verb holding onto; grabbing

alarmingly Adverb filled with a sense of danger The branch fell alarmingly, scaring the hikers around the campfire.