What does it mean to insinuate?

To suggest or hint at something indirectly or unpleasantly

To apologize for a mistake that someone made

To state something directly and clearly without hesitation

What is a revelation?

a surprising and previously unknown fact

A rude comment that offends someone

a wild guess that is not likely to be correct

A brief moment of happiness or joy

What does it mean when events happen in succession?

It means that events occur in a sequence or one after another

It means that events happen simultaneously

It means that events never actually occur

It means that events happen exactly as planned

What does it mean to congregate?

Scatter in different directions

What is a premonition?

A strong feeling about something that is going to happen

A desire to change your situation and be someone different

A painful experience that you can't forget

What is an inventory?

A detailed list of items or goods

A type of currency used in accounting

Why would someone take an inventory?

To keep track of available items and their quantities.

To memorize all the items that they need

What does it mean to ration something?

To limit the amount of something that is used or consumed

To ignore the amount of something used

To share something equally among people

To increase the amount of something used

Why would you want to ration food?

To ensure fair distribution and prevent hoarding during times of scarcity or emergency.

To promote inequality and unfair distribution

To encourage overconsumption and waste

To cause unrest and conflict among people

Why would someone insinuate something?

To suggest or hint at something indirectly

To be as direct as possible about something

Who would be most likely to meander?

A person who is relaxed and unhurried

A person who is stressed and anxious

A person who is following a strict schedule

A person who is running late for a meeting

When you determine the essence of something, you ____________.

figure out the most important things about it

ignore it and hope it goes away

learn how to deal with it in a constructive way

Downriver Chapters 9-17 Vocabulary

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To usurp means _________?

To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

To apply for a position legally

To share a position with others

To give up a position willingly

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

an adversary is ________?

an opponent

a supporter

a teammate

a friend

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The essence of something is its _____________?

color or appearance

most basic trait or essential quality

secondary characteristic

superficial attribute

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A conspiracy is _____________?

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

a public announcement by a group to do something lawful and helpful

a random occurrence with no planning involved

a well-known fact that everyone is aware of

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to conspire?

To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or harmful

To plan something legal and beneficial

To act alone without involving others

To openly discuss plans with others

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does nondescript mean?

Lacking distinctive or interesting features

Full of unique and captivating features

Easily noticeable and eye-catching

Colorful and vibrant

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to meander?

To stand still

To wander or move in a winding path

To run in a straight line toward a fixed point

To fly high in the sky without limits

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Downriver Chapters 9-17 Vocabulary

To usurp means _________?

an adversary is ________?

The essence of something is its _____________?

A conspiracy is _____________?

What does it mean to conspire?

What does nondescript mean?

What does it mean to meander?

What does it mean to insinuate?

What is a revelation?

To succumb means __________?

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