"Marigolds" Vocabulary Unit 1

Front

What does incongruence mean in the context of someone's actions and words?

Back

Discrepancy - a lack of harmony or agreement between actions and words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What emotion is most closely associated with the word dismay?

Back

Distress - a feeling of sadness or disappointment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to have a scornful attitude?

Back

Disdainful - showing contempt or lack of respect.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Which sentence correctly uses the word meager?

Back

His meager earnings were not enough to pay the car payment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Choose the best sentence using the word vigor.

Back

She completed the marathon with great vigor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Define the term 'vigor'.

Back

Vigor - physical strength and good health; energy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'dismay'?

Back

Dismay - a feeling of shock or concern, often due to unexpected events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'scornful' imply about a person's feelings?

Back

Scornful implies a feeling of contempt or disdain towards someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Provide an example of a meager amount.

Back

A meager amount refers to something that is insufficient or lacking, such as a small paycheck.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'incongruence'?

Back

Congruence - a state of agreement or harmony.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4