Monkey's Paw Vocabulary

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word maligned?

• praised

• lingered

• flattered

• slandered

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word perils?

• security

• eventful

• hazard

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word provoke?

• proficient

• exotic

• bore

• arouse

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word rubicund?

• pallid

• rosy

• transparent

• strong

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word visage?

• style

• countenance

• embark

• serene

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word fakir?

• mystic

• authoritative

• fiend

• enigma

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word doggedly?

• cowardly

• persistent

• undaunted

• crucial

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words or phrases is closest in meaning to the word antimacassar?

• elegant

• stately

• lattice

• clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that BEST completes each sentence. "Even though the king had all the riches in his kingdom, this __________________ leader wanted more."

• maligned

• undaunted

• deceptive

• avaricious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that BEST completes each sentence. "To block out _______________ sounds, Jack uses earplugs when flying."

• unclear

• audible

• reverberating

• peril

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4