Chapter 2 Vocab Review

What is the meaning of the word 'illuminate'?

• To make something heavier

• To confuse or obscure

• To decrease the brightness of something

• To provide light or clarity

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the synonym for 'forfeit': a) gain b) lose c) keep

• win

• c

• b

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.8.5C

In which of the following situations would someone seek 'refuge'? a) at a party b) during a storm c) at a movie theater

• a) at a party

• c) at a movie theater

• d) while skydiving

• b

Which word best describes a city environment: a) rural b) urban c) suburban

• d) mountainous

• a) rural

• b) urban

• c) suburban

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the meaning of the word 'dialog'?

• A type of food

• A conversation between two or more people

• A type of dance

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to 'isolate' something?

• To enhance or improve something

• To ignore or overlook something

• To combine or merge something with others

• To separate or set apart something from others

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'extensive'?

• Shallow or superficial

• Limited or narrow in scope

• Covering or affecting a large area

• Sparse or scarce

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would you define 'fortify'?

• To ignore or neglect something

• To strengthen or reinforce something

• To confuse or mix up something

• To weaken or diminish something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to 'reminisce' about something?

• To remember and talk about past experiences or events.

• To forget and ignore past experiences

• To predict and plan for future events

• To reminisce means to have no memories at all

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the best antonym for 'erratic': a) consistent b) unpredictable c) stable

• b

• d

• c

• a