Vocab Lesson 23 English III

What does the word "Noxious" mean?

• Something that is ephemeral

• Physically harmful or toxic

• A sign or omen

• Showing skill and cleverness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "Engender"?

• To ridicule

• To carry

• To cause to exist or develop

• Weakness or infirmity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "Ephemeral" is best defined as:

• Lasting a very short time

• A harsh satire

• An ideal example

• Something that foreshadows

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "Lampoon" mean?

• To cut

• To ridicule using harsh satire

• To carry

• To be concise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the correct definition for "Debility":

• A sign or omen

• Weakness or infirmity

• Skill and cleverness

• Lasting a very short time

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 the word "Terse" mean?

• Using few words; concise

• Physically harmful or toxic

• An ideal example

• To cause to exist or develop

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 "Epitome"?

• Something that foreshadows

• A typical or ideal example

• Weakness or infirmity

• Lasting a very short time

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How is "Adroit" best defined?

• To carry

• To cut

• Showing skill, cleverness, and resourcefulness

• A harsh satire

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "Portent" mean?

• To ridicule using harsh satire

• Something that foreshadows; a sign or omen

• Weakness or infirmity

• Using few words; concise

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the adjective "histrionic" mean?

• Lacking enthusiasm or energy

• Overly and deliberately dramatic or theatrical

• Extremely quiet and reserved

• Related to historical events

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4