Shutter Island - Words

What does the word 'shrouded' mean in the context of a mystery?

• Concealed or hidden.

• Ignored or overlooked.

• Revealed or exposed.

• Explained or clarified.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify a synonym for 'melancholic'.

• joyful

• sorrowful

• content

• cheerful

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the word 'venture' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• He decided to venture his opinion on the matter.

• They ventured to the store for groceries.

• She ventured a guess about the answer.

• They decided to venture into the unknown forest despite the warnings.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of 'astute'?

• insightful

• shrewd

• perceptive

• obtuse

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In what context might 'recollection' be used?

• Storytelling

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Physics

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Find a synonym for 'peculiar'.

• ordinary

• luxurious

• usual

• strange

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use 'benignly' in a sentence that illustrates its connotation.

• They argued benignly about the best pizza toppings.

• He frowned benignly at the loud music.

• The storm approached benignly, causing some concern.

• She smiled benignly at the children playing in the park.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is a synonym for 'obsolete'?

• current

• modern

• relevant

• outdated

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use 'voluminous' in a sentence that highlights its meaning.

• The author produced a voluminous manuscript that filled an entire room with its stacks of paper.

• The chef prepared a voluminous meal that could feed an army.

• The scientist conducted a voluminous experiment with minimal results.

• She wore a voluminous dress that flowed elegantly around her.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to 'clamber' over something?

• To slide smoothly under something.

• To climb or move awkwardly over something.

• To jump over something effortlessly.

• To crawl slowly around something.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4