Marriage is a Private Affair Vocabulary

1. She lives in a cosmopolitan area, which is much more sophisticated than the small village where her in-laws live.

2. Since Jane loved being around people of various cultures, she enjoyed the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the international market.

What does "cosmopolitan" mean?

• Diverse

• Poor

• Exclusive

• Celestial

Answer explanation

The context words "various cultures" and "international" show that a variety of people live there. The opposite example of the "small village" is another supporting clue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

1. He disagreed so vehemently with the young man’s ideas that everyone wondered whether there was any common ground for them to walk on.

2. Both women vehemently deny the charges against them.

What does "vehemently" mean?

• Interestingly

• Quietly

• Rudely

• Passionately

Answer explanation

The fact that people may never find "common ground" show the passion and forcefulness in the disagreement. Additionally, someone would strongly deny the charges against them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

1. Although he brought his skills of dissuasion to bear on the young man, nothing he could say would change the youth’s mind on that topic.

2. No amount of dissuasion from his coach will convince him that he should wait.

What does "dissuasion" mean?

• The act of convincing someone to do something

• The act of hurting someone's feelings

• The act of convincing someone not to do something

• The act of being a good influence

Answer explanation

The key words "change the youth’s mind" and "convince him that he should wait" support the definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

1. Although they showed her kindness and paid her deference, the girl still wondered whether the other young women really liked her.

2. He addressed her with the deference due to age.

What is "deference"?

• ignorance

• something of value

• respect

• rudeness

Answer explanation

Some clues that point to respect are "kindness", "liked her", and "due to age."

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

1. Through his great will, the old man may persevere and succeed, despite the strong forces working against him.

2. The scholar persevered through the difficult vocabulary Quizizz.

What does "persevere" mean?

• To give up

• To argue against

• To fight against

• To keep going

Answer explanation

The context clues "great will", "strong forces working against him", and "difficult" show that to persevere is to work hard through tough situations.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4