Honors Weekly Vocab Les. 14

What does the word "conciliatory" mean?

• Angry

• Soothing

• Mysterious

• Tasteless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which description best matches the meaning for the term "criterion"?

• A standard or rule for judgments

• Employee handbook

• Hidden meaning

• Lack of vitality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is a synonym for "cryptic"?

• Ordinary

• Mysterious

• Conciliatory

• Lackluster

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "ingratiate" mean?

• To make oneself agreeable to others

• Lack of brightness

• To put down or suppress

• A clever remark

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The term "insipid" is best described as:

• Dull/bland

• Sparkling

• Clear

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the opposite of "lackluster"?

• Drab

• Mysterious

• Radiant

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

To "quell" means to:

• Agitate

• Put down or suppress

• Be antagonistic

• Lack vitality

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "quibble"?

• A major argument

• Lack of flavor

• Minor criticism

• Fearful uncertainty

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 "quip" refer to?

• Lack of brightness

• A sarcastic reply

• Calming down

• Clear meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A "tirade" is best described as:

• A vehement (passionate, forceful, or intense) speech

• Harangue

• Fickle

• Lacking brightness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D