Coming of Age Vocab

What does the word "civil" mean in the context of the sentence: "Beth was so angry at her brother that she had a difficult time being civil at the dinner table"?

• Rude

• Polite

• Indifferent

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "conscious" mean in the context of the sentence: "Raymond was conscious of his daughter’s musical talent and always tried to encourage it"?

• Unaware

• Ignorant

• Aware

• Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "contrite" mean?

• Feeling regretful and sorry

• Feeling happy and content

• Feeling confused and lost

• Feeling excited and thrilled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "defiance" mean?

• Obedience to rules

• Resistance to authority

• Agreement with others

• Indifference to situations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "futile" mean?

• Likely to succeed

• Worthwhile and effective

• Incapable of producing any useful result

• Easy and simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "hierarchy" mean?

• A system of organization with different levels of authority

• A state of complete equality

• A random arrangement of people

• A group of friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "idealism"?

• The belief in the importance of practical and realistic goals.

• The belief that something is hopeful, especially when it's unrealistic

• The belief in the importance of material wealth.

• The belief that everyone should be treated equally.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of "innocence"?

• The quality of being experienced and knowledgeable.

• The quality of being kind and unable to believe in cruelty.

• The quality of being strict and disciplined.

• The quality of being ambitious and determined.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the definition of "tenuous"?

• Strong and secure.

• Weak and barely holding on.

• Thick and sturdy.

• Flexible and adaptable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

It’s ____________________ to get to a doctor’s office on time because it seems like they are always running late!

• Civil

• Futile

• Innocence

• Tenuous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4