Tears of a Tiger 2nd Half

What is the meaning of dwelling?

• a deep hole where water is retrieved

•  to linger over or ponder for too long

• a type of slip on shoe

• morally corrupt or wicked

Answer explanation

Dwelling can be a noun or a verb, but in the sentence "don't spend too much time dwelling in the past," it is a verb. It means to linger over or ponder for too long.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of apparent?

• clearly visible or understood; obvious

• another name for clothing

• firmness or courage under trying circumstances

• a tool used to keep bugs away

Answer explanation

Apparent is an adjective meaning clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of bias?

• When you aren't sure why to buy, so you buy several

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in an unfair way

• to linger over or ponder for too long

• another word for deodorant

Answer explanation

Bias means prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in an unfair way. It is a noun, but can also be used as a verb.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the meaning of verbalize?

• clearly visible or understood; obvious

• only speaking in verbs

• another word for a box of tissues

• express (ideas or feelings) in words, especially by speaking out loud

Answer explanation

Verbalize mean express (ideas or feelings) in words, especially by speaking out loud. It is a verb.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of depraved?

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in an unfair way

• morally corrupt or wicked

• when you don't have enough of something

• a tool used to straighten one's hair

Answer explanation

Depraved means morally corrupt or wicked. It is an adjective.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of nerve?

• clearly visible or understood; obvious

• something that makes you nervous

• firmness or courage under trying circumstances

• change or cause to change direction abruptly.

Answer explanation

Nerve means firmness or courage under trying circumstances. It can have other meanings as well, such as the body part that transports data to the brain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of inhibition?

• a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

• a place where you compete against many other competitors

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• an event to show off your special skills

Answer explanation

Inhibition is a noun meaning a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of revelation?

• one turn around the sun

• intended as a punishment

• an uprising attempting to cause political change

• a surprising and previously unknown fact

Answer explanation

Revelation is a noun meaning a surprising and previously unknown fact.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of resilient?

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• a fiber type used for making neon t-shirts

• a type of bread that uses rye flour and whole wheat

• a cause of harm or damage

Answer explanation

Resilient is an adjective meaning able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of punitive?

• a surprising and previously unknown fact

• a person who is running from the law

• someone who tells funny jokes

• intended as a punishment

Answer explanation

Punitive is an adjective meaning intended as a punishment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4