Vocabulary: Julius Caesar Act I

What does the word "intermittent" mean?

• Continuous without interruption

• Occurring at irregular intervals

• Extremely urgent

• Happening in a smooth, continuous motion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the word that best matches the definition: "to feel irritation or impatience"

• Lament

• Chafe

• Conjure

• Feeble

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "exalted" mean?

• To be in a very high or powerful position

• To be in a state of extreme poverty

• To be confused or perplexed

• To be of average status

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes a facial expression or appearance?

• Omen

• Strife

• Countenance

• Rabble

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "lament" mean?

• To celebrate with great joy

• To express sorrow or regret

• To predict the future

• To heal or make better

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The word "feeble" most nearly means:

• Strong and vigorous

• Lacking physical strength

• Extremely intelligent

• Highly decorated

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To "conjure" something is to:

• Ignore or avoid it

• Make it appear as if by magic

• Destroy or dismantle it

• Predict or foretell it

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"Rabble" refers to:

• A group of elite individuals

• A disorderly crowd of people

• A type of medieval weapon

• A rare species of rabbit

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The term "infirmity" is best defined as:

• A state of being strong and in excellent condition

• A physical or mental weakness

• A type of government

• A religious ceremony

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the word that best matches the definition: "a sign of something about to happen"

• Ghastly

• Omen

• Strife

• Lament

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4