A Mango-Shaped Space: Vocab 9-11
Authored by Miri Gordon
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the term "poised"?
an edge, border, or brink
gather or bring together
to a great degree; in large amounts
calm; collected; self-possessed
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the term "floodgate"?
in a casually calm and relaxed manner
filled with wonder and delight
to a great degree; in large amounts
a valve that controls the flow of water
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "full of spite or malice; malicious; malevolent"?
stammer
profusely
spiteful
enthralled
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Definition: twist (to extract liquid); extract by twisting; wrench painfully (necks or hands)
squat
aura
wring
poised
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Definition: forgetful; unaware
jubilation
fidgety
oblivious
scrutinize
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Definition: in a casually calm and relaxed manner
nonchalantly
vehemently
floodgate
profusely
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "ecstatic" mean?
to examine closely
lacking energy
to move in waves
extremely happy
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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