Walk 2 Moons Vocabulary chapter 13-20

What does the word "malevolent" mean?

• Kind-hearted

• Indifferent

• Wishing harm to others

• Extremely joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If someone is described as "skeptical," what are they likely to be?

• Easily convinced

• Doubtful or questioning

• Overly enthusiastic

• Very gullible

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "critical" mean in the context of giving feedback?

• Unimportant

• Expressing disapproval

• In a state of crisis

• Offering praise

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the best definition for "cantankerous."

• Cheerful and lively

• Easy to work with

• Often angry and annoyed

• Extremely quiet

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "colossal" mean?

• Very small

• Extremely large

• Moderately sized

• Thin and weak

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

If someone "cavorted" at a party, what did they do?

• Argued loudly

• Left early

• Jumped and danced around happily

• Refused to participate

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "distinctive" mean?

• Confusing and unclear

• Lacking any special features

• Clearly different from others of the same kind

• Extremely common

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is "reassurance" most likely to provide?

• Confusion

• Anxiety

• Comfort or confidence

• Disappointment

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence uses "malevolent" correctly?

• The malevolent sunlight made the day perfect for a picnic.

• Her malevolent actions included volunteering at the shelter.

• He had a malevolent look in his eyes, like he wished harm upon others.

• The cake had a surprisingly malevolent flavor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the sentence where "critical" is used correctly.

• She had a critical amount of candy, which was just enough to fill a small bowl.

• His critical review of the movie mentioned both its strengths and weaknesses.

• The puppy's critical wagging tail showed how happy it was.

• They took a critical walk in the park, not noticing the surroundings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4