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Medieval Vocabulary Introduction

Medieval Vocabulary Introduction

Assessment

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English

11th Grade

Easy

CCSS
6.NS.B.3, L.1.6, L.11-12.4C

+39

Standards-aligned

Created by

CATHERINE O'ROURKE

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16 Slides • 38 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which word means "formal release from guilt or punishment?"

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absolution

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bilk

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replete

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blasphemy

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Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "forgiveness?

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absolution

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blasphemy

3

noxious

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replete

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Multiple Choice

Which word fits best in this sentence?


Even though you wronged me, I will grant you ______________________ so I can let go of the pain and be at peace.

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replete

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bilk

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absolution

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blasphemy

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Multiple Choice

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Which word means: Friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to?

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zealous

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uncanny

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imperative

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affable

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Multiple Choice

Fortunately, I was trapped in the corn maze with a very _____ friend. He was fun to talk to while we found our way out.

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affable

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amenable

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acrimonious

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astute

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Multiple Choice

to change or modify (something) for the better : IMPROVE

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rights

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rebellion

3

repeal

4

amend

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Drag and Drop

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Elmer Fudd never wanted to call a truce to end his feud with Bugs Bunny; there was no way to ​
their relationship.
Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above
amend
exile
solace

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Multiple Choice

What does the word archetype mean?

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original kind

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a type of arc

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a term used in mathematics

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a literary device

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Fill in the Blank

Since Homer’s The Odyssey is one of the first texts in Western literature, it can be studied for its establishment of __________ including plot, setting, and characters.

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Multiple Choice

Greed for wealth

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Animosity

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Avarice

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Desultory

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Dissipation

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Multiple Choice

The child's __ caused her to steal all of the Halloween candy off of her neighbor's porch rather than leave some for other trick-or-treaters.
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recapitulate
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irresolute
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avarice
4
torpidity

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Match

Match the following definitions:

Affable

Absolution

Amend

Archetype

Avarice

friendly

forgiveness

revise or change

original

greed

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Multiple Choice

If you ___ an object, you really, really WANT IT!!!

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despise

2

tuant

3

covet

4

forfeit

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Fill in the Blank

to desire something that belongs to another person

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Multiple Choice

Extreme dedication or attachment to a cause or person

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privelige

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devotion

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inequality

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Multiple Choice

To show __________ is to show loyalty.

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devotion

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separation

3

stunt

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Multiple Choice

Complete the following sentence:

Karla's __________________ to the Boston Red Sox was demonstrated when she attended games in every type of weather.

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devotion

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proposition

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endure

4

devoid

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Multiple Choice

make believe with the intent to deceive
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complacent
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conscientious
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contemptuous
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feign

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Multiple Choice

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The child decided to ________ illness to stay home and not go to school to stake the test.

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Conundrum

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Fein

3

Feign

4

Elation

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Multiple Choice

(verb)to provide or supply with something ornamental; to adorn or decorate

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disintegrate

2

obliged

3

scrutinize

4

garnish

5

transpire

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Drag and Drop

The chef always​
the meal so it looks pretty before sending it to the customer.
Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above
garnishes
relishes
lurks

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Multiple Choice

Which image best illustrates the term largesse?

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Multiple Choice

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others:

syn: gift, contribution, bestowal ant: loan, advance

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valor

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largesse

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prowess

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lament

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Multiple Choice

Although I am glad my grandmother is a generous person, her _____ has almost put her in the poor house.

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largesse

2

perquisite

3

veneer

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Match

Match the following definitions:

Covet

Devotion

Feign

Garnish

Largesse

envy

love; loyalty

fake; pretend

decorate

kindness; generosity

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Multiple Choice

True or False: A Presidential pardon is legal forgiveness for committing a federal crime.

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

legal forgiveness of a crime

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vanity

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penitence

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pardon

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tantalized

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Multiple Choice

a trip or journey (often religious)
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talon
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pilgrimage
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lament
4
affliction

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Multiple Choice

Beowulf and his men took a _______ across the seas so he could rescue the Danes from Grendel's torment.

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lament
2
fetter
3
affliction
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pilgrimage

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Multiple Choice

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To lie

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prevaricate

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filch

3

pacify

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fallible

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bane

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Multiple Choice

This guy Zim seems to not like people who...

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prevaricate

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forsooth

3

prognosticate

4

veneer

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Poll

Have you ever prevaricated?

Uh, me? Of course not!

No

Every day

Yes

Doesn't everyone?

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Multiple Choice

cautious, careful, showing good sense

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outstrip

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prudent

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quench

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swerve

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Multiple Choice

Rex and Rose Mary were never _________ when considering the consequences of their actions.

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Ambivalent

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Prudent

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Indifferent

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Whimsical

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Multiple Choice

Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ________________ one.

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noncommittal

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seditious

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circuitous

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tenuous

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Multiple Choice

thin, slender; poorly supported
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wheedle
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circuitous
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tenuous
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seditious

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Poll

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Would you cross this bridge?

Sure, why not?

You only live once so take a chance!

Uh uh, no way, not me!

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Match

Match the following definitions:

Pardon

Pilgrimage

Prevaricate

Prudent

Tenuous

wipe the slate clean

journey

lie

careful

shaky

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