Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Things Fall Apart • Definitions

What is the definition of 'anarchy'?

• Something interesting or impressive to watch

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• Approval or praise for something done well

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to agree or be in harmony?

• impending

• plaintive

• intricate

• accord

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means a wise saying that teaches a lesson?

• revere

• proverb

• prowess

• improvident

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of 'subside'?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• To become less active or intense

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• About to happen or occur soon

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to make someone feel upset or frustrated?

• agitate

• subside

• intricate

• pandemonium

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'esoteric'?

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of 'mirth'?

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• A wild and noisy chaos or uproar

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'prowess'?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• To agree or be in harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'continuous'?

• To participate or be involved in something

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• Sad or mournful in a whiny way

• Happening without interruption or stopping

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'haggard'?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• About to happen or occur soon

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4