Travels With Charley Vocabulary

What does the word "Aloof" mean?

• Friendly and outgoing

• Cool and distant

• Warm and welcoming

• Energetic and lively

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "Amalgam"?

• A single element

• A mixture or blend

• A separation

• A conflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Ambivalence" refer to?

• Having clear and decisive feelings

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

• Being indifferent

• Being extremely passionate

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an "Anachronism"?

• A modern invention

• A thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists

• A futuristic concept

• A timeless idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does "Anathema" mean?

• Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

• Something or someone that one loves

• A neutral feeling towards something

• A mild preference

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "Aplomb"?

• Nervousness

• Self-confidence or assurance

• Confusion

• Indecisiveness

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Archaic" mean?

• Very new and modern

• Very old and old-fashioned

• Temporary

• Futuristic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "Assuage" mean?

• To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

• To intensify a feeling

• To ignore a feeling

• To create a feeling

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "Austere"?

• Lenient and relaxed

• Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

• Joyful and carefree

• Indifferent and casual

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Autonomous" mean?

• Dependent on others

• Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs

• Lacking control

• Being controlled by others

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4