A Monster Calls Vocabulary

Front

What is the definition of the word 'contradict'?

Back

To assert the opposite of a statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the correct usage of the word 'apothecary'?

Back

The apothecary prepared a special herbal remedy for the patient.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'parsonage' mean?

Back

A residence provided for a parson.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How is the word 'keening' used correctly?

Back

The keening sound of the siren was loud and mournful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the correct usage of the word 'impenetrable'?

Back

The impenetrable fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'contradict' in a sentence.

Back

To contradict is to assert the opposite of what someone else has stated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What role does an 'apothecary' play in a community?

Back

An apothecary prepares and dispenses medicinal remedies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the significance of a 'parsonage' in a religious community?

Back

A parsonage provides housing for a parson, supporting their role in the community.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

In literature, how is 'keening' often portrayed?

Back

Keening is often portrayed as a mournful wailing or lamentation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What characteristics define something as 'impenetrable'?

Back

Impenetrable refers to something that cannot be passed through or understood.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4