Vocabulary Quiz: Lessons 13-16

What does it mean to be ambivalent?

• Having a strong dislike for something

• Having a strong preference for something

• Having no opinion on something

• Having opposing attitudes or feelings towards a person, thing or idea

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a demagogue?

• A leader who promotes peace and harmony

• A leader who is loved and respected by all

• A leader who appeals to citizens' emotions in order to obtain power for him or herself

• A leader who is chosen by the people through a democratic process

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How would you describe someone who is demure?

• Arrogant and boastful

• Outgoing and energetic

• Quiet and modest, reserved

• Loud and attention-seeking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be erudite?

• Scholarly, learned

• Athletic and physically fit

• Ignorant and uneducated

• Creative and imaginative

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a dilemma?

• A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

• A situation with only one possible outcome

• A situation with no options or choices

• A decision that is easy to make

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to be cynical?

• Indifferent and apathetic towards human nature

• Naive and gullible

• Trusting and optimistic about human nature

• Doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human nature

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be destitute?

• Financially stable, having a surplus of resources

• Extremely poor, lacking necessities like food and shelter

• Extremely wealthy, having all luxuries and comforts

• Moderately well-off, having enough to meet basic needs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be intrepid?

• Without fear; brave

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Fearful and cowardly

• Reckless and impulsive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the culmination of something?

• The point of no return; the irreversible stage

• The middle point of attainment; the average or median

• The lowest point of attainment; the beginning or starting point

• The highest point of attainment; the end or climax

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to concur?

• To have no opinion; to be indifferent

• To have a different opinion; to disagree with

• To be of the same opinion; to agree with

• To have a strong opinion; to be stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4