The Perfect Storm Vocabulary

What does the word 'amalgam' mean?
2 correct answers

• (n.) a mixture or blend

• (n.) an alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings

• a man's name

• A ship wreck

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct definition for the word 'flail':

• A) To swing or wave wildly

• B) To swim underwater

• C) To move slowly and cautiously

• D) A type of weapon

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word 'hull'?

• A) the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the masts, superstructure, rigging, engines, and other fittings.

• B) A sailing ship in a storm

• C) hit and pierce the hull of (a ship) with a shell or other missile.

• D) Anchoring a ship with an anchor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'incredulously'?

• skeptically

• credulously

• disbelievingly

• trustingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the correct definition for the word 'maelstrom':

• A) A powerful whirlpool in the sea

• B) A sunny day

• C) A gentle breeze in the ocean

• D) A calm sea

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the best antonym for the word 'despondent'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Hopeful

• C) Pessimistic

• D) Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'hoist' mean?

• push or pull

• raise or lift

• lower or drop

• rotate or spin

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct definition for the word 'hypothermic':

• A) Having a normal body temperature

• B) An increase in body temperature over 37C

• C) An involuntary drop in body temperature below 35C.

• D) A fluctuation of body temperature

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'intermittently'?

• permanently

• regularly

• continuously

• occurring at irregular intervals

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the best synonym for the word 'tether':

• A) A cage to keep animals

• B) A saddle used to ride horses

• C) A leash used to restrict animals from doing something

• D) A rope for securing the ship

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4