Masque Vocabulary

Vocabulary Introduction

Multiple Choice

bizarre [adj.] very unusual or strange

Which of these hot dogs would be considered bizarre?

Bizarre

This hot dog would be considered bizarre because it has a banana in place of sausage.

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expressive [adj.] showing one's thoughts or feelings

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expressive

This photo of a woman looking excited best exemplifies the word expressive because she is showing strong emotion.

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revelers [n.] people who are noisily enjoying festivities.

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revelers

This photo shows revelers because they are clearly enjoying themselves at the party versus the other photo in the previous slide.

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sustain [v.] to make something continue to exist over a period of time

Which of these images shows a means for providing power that will sustain our earth?

sustain

Wind energy will sustain our earth versus power plants because it does pollute.

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throng [n.] a crowd

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throng

This photo shows a throng because it is a crowd versus the other photo that only has a single person.

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cowardice [n.] a lack of bravery

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cowardice

This photo shows the cowardice of Kevin Hart because he is lacking bravery.

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disregarded [v.] having ignored something, especially

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disregarded

This photo shows that the kids disregarded the warning sign.

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grotesque [adj.] ugly or strange in a way that is unpleasant or frightening

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grotesque

The photo of this witch is considered grotesque because she looks frightening.

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indulge [v.] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy

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indulge

This photo shows a woman who is indulging because she is eating a doughnut she is enjoying.

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seclusion [n.] the state of being private and away from other people

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seclusion

This photo shows a house that is in seclusion because it is far away from others.

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august [adj.] impressive; majestic

Which of these unicorns is considered august?

august

This unicorn would be considered august because it it much more beautiful and majestic compared to the other unicorn in the previous slide.

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cessation [n.] halt; stopping

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cessation

This pipe shows the cessation of water flow because it is clogged and water can not pass through.

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decorum [n.] behavior that is polite and correct for an occasion

Which of these photos show someone with proper decorum in the classroom?

decorum

This photo shows a student with proper decorum because he is following the rules by raising his hand to speak.

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impeded [v.] blocked; obstructed

Which one of these fans have a view that's impeded the baseball game?

impeded

This photo shows a pillar that has impeded or blocked the view of the game.

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profuse [adj.] giving or pouring forth freely; often to excess

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profuse

This picture shows a profuse or excessive amount of water being released.

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tangible [adj.] real and able to be touched

Which of the following words represents something that is tangible?

• idea

• lightbulb

tangible

You can hold a lightbulb in your hand, but not an idea.

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attained [v.] to have reached a place or goal

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attained

This runner has attained victory because he crossed the finish line first.

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embraced [v.] encompassed; taken in and included

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embraced

This photo shows that the cat has "embraced" the raccoon life.

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emphasis [n.] special importance

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emphasis

The spotlight puts an emphasis on dancer which makes her stand out on the stage.