TKAM Vocab Quiz Chapters 12-17

What does the word 'prerogative' mean?

• A. A right exclusive to a particular individual

• B. A privilege exclusive to a particular class

• C. A duty shared by all

• D. A responsibility shared by many

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word 'contemptuously' mean?

• A. Showing strong dislike or disapproval

• B. Showing strong like or approval

• C. Showing indifference

• D. Showing respect

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'venerable' mean?

• A. Young and respected

• B. Old and respected

• C. Middle-aged and respected

• D. Not respected

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'acrimonious' mean?

• A. Angry and bitter

• B. Happy and sweet

• C. Sad and salty

• D. Excited and sour

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'fortitude' mean?

• A. Mental strength

• B. Physical strength

• C. Emotional strength

• D. Spiritual strength

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'edification' mean?

• A. The instruction of a person morally

• B. The improvement of a person intellectually

• C. The instruction of a person intellectually

• D. The improvement of a person morally

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'acquiescence' mean?

• A. To disagree openly

• B. To agree silently

• C. To argue loudly

• D. To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word 'profane' mean?

• A. Showing respect for something religious

• B. Showing disrespect for something religious

• C. Showing indifference towards something religious

• D. Showing love for something religious

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'altercation' mean?

• A. A noisy argument in private

• B. A noisy argument in public

• C. A peaceful discussion

• D. A friendly conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'tenet' mean?

• A. An unimportant idea

• B. An idea important to a group

• C. An idea important to an individual

• D. A secret idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4