Set 6

What does the word "Epiphany" mean?

• A lifestyle characterized by self-discipline

• A sudden, profound realization or insight

• A strong feeling of dislike or aversion

• Using very few words in speech or writing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "Venerable"?

• Deserving of respect due to age, wisdom, or character

• Truthfulness or accuracy in speech or action

• Lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

• A strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or opposition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The term "Countenance" refers to:

• A concise, witty statement

• The appearance or expression of someone's face

• A lifestyle of self-discipline and self-denial

• Being relentless or unstoppable

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 "Asceticism" imply?

• A state of extreme happiness

• A keen sense of sadness or pity

• A lifestyle characterized by self-discipline, self-denial, and austerity

• Truthfulness or accuracy in speech

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define "Epigram":

• A primitive or ancient belief

• A paradoxical statement that conveys a clever message

• A strong feeling of dislike or aversion

• Lacking flavor or interest

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 it mean to "Feign"?

• To use very few words in speech or writing

• To evoke a keen sense of sadness or pity

• To pretend or simulate, often to deceive

• To be in a state of extreme happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "Laconic" is best described as:

• Deserving of respect due to age or wisdom

• Using very few words in speech or writing

• A sudden, profound realization or insight

• Relentless or unstoppable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "Veracity"?

• A lifestyle characterized by self-discipline

• Truthfulness or accuracy in speech or action

• A strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or opposition

• Using very few words in speech or writing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "Poignant" mean?

• Belonging to the earliest ages

• Lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

• Evoking a keen sense of sadness, pity, or emotion

• A state of extreme happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The term "Primeval" refers to:

• A strong feeling of dislike or aversion

• Belonging to the earliest ages or periods

• A lifestyle characterized by self-discipline

• Lacking flavor, interest, or excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4