Lemon Brown Vocabulary

Which of the following choices best defines the term 'tenement'?

• A spacious suburban house

• A modern condominium
• A luxurious mansion
• A run-down and overcrowded apartment building

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'improptu' mean?

• Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
• A type of musical instrument
• Having the quality of being inspiring or stimulating
• Someone who is skilled in many areas

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word 'ajar'?

• Completely locked

• Wide open
• Slightly open

• Fully closed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the synonym of 'tentatively'?

• Deliberately

• Hesitantly

• Confidently
• Decisively

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word 'parlor'?

• A room in a house where people can sit and relax
• A small kitchen in a house
• A decorative item used in gardens
• A type of workout equipment

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'bodega' refer to?

• A term used for a mountain peak in the Himalayas

• A type of musical instrument
• A small grocery store or convenience store

• A traditional dance form in the Philippines

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word 'brittle'?

• Durable

• Sturdy
• Fragile

• Flexible

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word 'commence'?

• To begin
• To end
• To hesitate
• To continue

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a building 'stoop'?

• An underground storage area beneath a building

• A small porch or platform at the entrance of a building

• A term for the uppermost floor of a building
• A type of large architectural column

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best defines the word 'beckoned'?

• To express displeasure or anger towards someone

• To engage in a playful or friendly banter
• To sing or chant in a melodious manner
• To gesture or signal to someone to approach or follow

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4