Chapter 1 TKAM Vocabulary

Piety means being against all religion.

• True
• False

"Stop persecuting her because she has a religion that is different than yours!" What does persecution mean?

• Mistreatment because of race or belief.
• To mistreat someone because the Star-Bellied Sneetches do it.

I have many students in my class that are considered to be taciturn because they say very little. What does taciturn mean?

• Speaks too much
• Speaks very little

What does synonymous mean?

• Having the same or nearly the same  meaning as another word or phrase
• Having the opposite or nearly the opposite meaning of another word or phrase.

Little Johnnie jumping off the barn is just another example of his imprudent behavior. What does imprudent mean?

• irresponsible
• thrill-seeking

The students thought their teacher's taste in clothing was quaint because she was older. What does quaint mean?

• Very modern
• Very old-fashioned
• very embarrassing

The little boy would not share his gum with his sister. She became very angry and told him he was stingy. What does stinginess mean?

• Not generous
• Very generous

My personal possessions are called my:

• Chattels
• Cowlick
• Duckfluff

This word means, "without force or strength". Which word is it?

• Taciturn
• Eccentric
• Impotent

An apothecary is someone who would prepare and sell medicine.

• True
• False