A Mango-Shaped Space: Vocab 12-15

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English
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8th Grade
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Miri Gordon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the term "torrent"?
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
A trace or evidence of something that once existed
Not strong or solid; poorly made; not convincing
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "nuzzle" mean?
Hesitant; faltering
Quiet and modest; reserved
Cuddle; snuggle
Anticipating; hopeful
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the term "stifle"?
To hold back; suppress
Entice
Quibble
Warily
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress
pang
bleak
banter
feeling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Offering little or no hope
bleak
languid
dreary
daze
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "contemplate" mean?
influenced by charm, art, or skill
to hold back; suppress
to think about
a small amount
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "billow" mean?
a mass of floating vegetation
a loose rock
a large wave
a small amount
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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