Vocabulary 1 Review

What does the word "Affirm" mean?

• To state something as true

• To degrade or belittle someone

• Untamed, ferocious, or brutal in nature

• Excessive eating

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following definitions best describes the word "Savage"?

• To offer support or approval

• An aggressive, uncontrolled assault

• To make a formal statement under oath

• A respectful or fervent plea

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 "Demean" mean?

• To exert oneself to achieve a goal

• To diminish the status or reputation of an individual

• To lay down or place something in a specific position

• To calm or pacify someone’s feelings

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a definition of "Depose"?

• To oust or dethrone a person from a position of authority

• An interval or break between two events

• Overindulgence in food or drink

• Hard work and dedication

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 "Entreaty" mean?

• A serious effort or undertaking

• A sincere plea or petition

• The production of goods or services in an economy

• Serving as a temporary measure or substitute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following definitions best describes the word "Endeavor"?

• To exert oneself to achieve a goal

• Habitual excess in eating or drinking

• A specific branch of business or trade

• To calm or pacify someone’s feelings

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word "Gluttony" mean?

• Hard work and dedication

• Overindulgence in food or drink

• An interval or break between two events

• A respectful or fervent plea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a definition of "Industry"?

• The production of goods or services in an economy

• Serving as a temporary measure or substitute

• To offer support or approval

• To diminish the status or reputation of an individual

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does the word "Interim" mean?

• An interval or break between two events

• To oust or dethrone a person from a position of authority

• Untamed, ferocious, or brutal in nature

• A serious effort or undertaking

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following definitions best describes the word "Mollify"?

• To calm or pacify someone’s feelings

• To make a formal statement under oath

• An aggressive, uncontrolled assault

• To exert oneself to achieve a goal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C