Vocabulary Lessons 17-20

Which definition of "desert" best fits with this sentence?

To desert his friends and family and follow his dream was selfish and short-sighted.

• To leave one’s responsibilities or commitments.

• A dry land with little vegetation.

Which definition of "desert" best fits with this sentence?

For two years he wandered in a vast desert of loneliness until he finally came to his senses.

• To leave one’s responsibilities or commitments.

• A dry land with little vegetation.

What does the "vir" mean?

• city

• evil

• man

• measure

What does the suffix "(t)uous" mean?

• city

• rising toward

• characterized by

• full of

virtuous means...

• the ability to endure calmly without complaint

• having or showing high moral standards

• one who acts tired, slow, and lazy

• a family member by blood or marriage

What is a synonym for virtuous?

• wicked

• sinful

• dishonest

• honest

What is an antonym for virtuous?

• honest

• honorable

• dishonest

• righteous

What is imagery?

• comparing two things using like or as

• descriptive language that appeals to the senses

• an extreme exaggeration

• old and widely-known sayings expression an accepted truth

What does patience mean?

• Someone who is related to a specific ancestor.

• Someone’s personal qualities or reputation.

• the ability to endure calmly without complaint.

• Awareness of one's own faults and limitations.

What does character mean?

• Someone’s personal qualities or reputation.

• The ability to endure calmly without complaint.

• To perform an action or promise to do so.

• To take advantage of a situation or person.