A Mango-Shaped Space: Vocab 12-15

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.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "nuzzle" mean?

• Hesitant; faltering

• Quiet and modest; reserved

• Cuddle; snuggle

• Anticipating; hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the term "stifle"?

• To hold back; suppress

• Entice

• Quibble

• Warily

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress

• pang

• bleak

• banter

• feeling

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Offering little or no hope

• bleak

• languid

• dreary

• daze

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "billow" mean?

• a mass of floating vegetation

• a loose rock

• a large wave

• a small amount

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "recurring" mean?

• completely occupied or absorbed

• anticipating; hopeful

• happening over and over

• quiet and modest; reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Influenced by charm, art, or skill

• Captivated

• Puzzled

• Engrossed

• Envisioned

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Sluggish

• Slow and lazy

• Famous for something bad

• Industrious and hard working

• Agile and swift

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4