Lesson 11 Vocabulary Terms

Front

What is the definition of 'malady'?

Back

An illness or disease.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

True or False: The term 'elaborate' means involving many carefully arranged parts or details.

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Which of the following is not a synonym of 'authoritarian'? a) dictatorial b) democratic c) oppressive

Back

democratic

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does it mean to 'avenge'?

Back

To inflict punishment for a perceived wrong; to take vengeance.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'clemency'?

Back

Mercy; leniency.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'malady'?

Back

Ailment, sickness, disease.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is the opposite of 'clemency'?

Back

Severity, harshness.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

Provide a synonym for 'elaborate'.

Back

Detailed, intricate.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is the meaning of 'authoritarian'?

Back

Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does it mean to 'inflict punishment'?

Back

To impose a penalty or punishment on someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C