Vocabulary Silent Spring

What is the meaning of "maladies" in the context of health?

• remedies

• stillness

• solution

• illness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following words is synonymous with "blight"?

• blossom

• prosper

• decay

• nourish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

If someone is described as "puzzled," what emotion are they likely feeling?

• excitement

• confident

• confused

• content

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a state of being deeply affected surprisingly by something, often negatively?

• delighted

• stricken

• blight

• maladies

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "stillness" refer to?

• quietness

• loudness

• movement

• chaos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If a place is described as "deserted," what is it likely to be?

• crowded

• empty

• noisy

• sweet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4