Vocabulary Power Plus Book 1 Lesson 11

What does the word "flagrant" mean?

• Hidden and secretive

• Obvious and offensive

• Quiet and peaceful

• Fast and agile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If someone is described as "patrician," what does it imply about their background?

• They come from a working-class family.

• They have a noble or aristocratic background.

• They are foreign or exotic.

• They are self-made and wealthy.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

An "emissary" is someone who:

• Sells goods in a market.

• Travels for adventure.

• Is sent on a special mission.

• Studies ancient cultures.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"Kindred" most nearly means:

• Hostile

• Similar or related

• Distant

• Unfamiliar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A "fracas" can best be described as:

• A peaceful negotiation.

• A loud, disorderly disturbance.

• A formal agreement.

• A quiet gathering.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

To "lacerate" someone's feelings means to:

• Soothe them

• Confuse them

• Deeply hurt them

• Ignore them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An effort that is "futile" is:

• Successful

• Pointless

• Dangerous

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An "immaculate" room is:

• Messy and cluttered

• Perfectly clean

• Dark and gloomy

• Loud and busy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person's "gait" refers to:

• Their hairstyle

• Their manner of walking

• Their way of speaking

• Their choice of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

To "carp" about something means to:

• Forget it quickly

• Complain about it

• Praise it

• Ignore it

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E