Ch. 3/4 Vocabulary practice

If someone is described as having "ebullience," what are they likely to display?

• Deep-seated mutual hatred

• Formal and dignified manners

• Excessive enthusiasm or excitement

• Melodious singing voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "tirade"?

• A flowering plant

• A person who leads a choir or sings in a choir

• A strong defensive structure

• A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "recrimination" mean?

• A temporary pause or break

• An expression of strong disapproval or criticism

• A deep-seated mutual hatred or hostility

• Accusations made in response to accusations made against oneself

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 the term "chorister" typically refer to?

• A flowering plant

• A deep-seated hatred

• A person who leads a choir or sings in a choir

• A strong defensive structure

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word "efflorescence"?

• A state of flowering or blooming

• A feeling of excitement or enthusiasm

• A formal and dignified manner

• An expression of strong disapproval or criticism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word refers to a fortified place or stronghold?

• Bastion

• Hiatus

• Ebullience

• Recrimination

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word refers to a state of noisy and disorderly confusion or commotion?

• Tumult

• Tirade

• Efflorescence

• Enmity

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "hiatus" mean?

• A state of flowering or blooming

• A sudden outburst of excitement or enthusiasm

• A temporary pause or break

• An expression of strong disapproval or criticism

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word refers to a deep-seated mutual hatred or hostility?

• Efflorescence

• Enmity

• Decorous

• Chorister

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If someone is described as "decorous," how are they likely to behave?

• With excessive enthusiasm

• With deep-seated hostility

• With formal and dignified manners

• With a melodious singing voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4