Ch 5-7 Vocabulary Animal Farm

Spencer and Colm are part of a tech club that needs to innovate exciting new products every year to outshine their competitors and keep their fellow students thrilled.

What does innovate most likely mean?

• create new ideas or products

• increase product prices

• reduce product features

• copy existing products

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During our exciting project adventure, we had to procure all the essential materials from a variety of suppliers. Can you guess what 'procure' means in this context?

Henry, Nora, and Arjun are counting on you!

• discard or throw away

• ignore or overlook

• refuse or reject

• obtain or acquire

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

During Professor Nadia's marathon lecture, the students, including Aubrey and Rohan, became restive, fidgeting in their seats and casting hopeful glances at the clock.

Restive most likely means...

• bored and sleepy

• excited with energy

• calm and peaceful

• anxious and fidgety

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

After a long, adventurous day exploring the enchanted forest, Natalie found repose by lying in the garden, listening to the gentle sounds of nature.

Repose most likely means...

• exhaustion

• chaos

• distraction

• rest or tranquility

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Mason's indignation was as fiery as a dragon when he found out he was wrongly accused of cheating on the test.

What does indignation most likely mean in this context?

• satisfaction with the outcome

• confusion about the rules

• anger or annoyance at perceived unfairness

• disinterest in the test

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

In a surprising twist, Carl's malignity was revealed when she spread false rumors to tarnish Mia's reputation. What does malignity most likely mean in this context?

• kindness or benevolence

• indifference or neutrality

• supportiveness or encouragement

• harmfulness or cruel

Imagine Andrew as a skilled intermediary between two rival kingdoms, working tirelessly to forge a peace treaty.

What does intermediary most likely mean in this context?

• mediator

• bystander

• participant

• observer

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

After a lively debate that lasted several hours, the team finally capitulated and agreed to Cami's adventurous plan, even though they had initial reservations.

capitulated most likely means...

• ignored or dismissed

• surrendered or give in

• resisted or opposed

• compromised or negotiated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the school play, Ava's serious countenance made everyone realize that this scene was not to be taken lightly.

What does countenance most likely mean in this context?

• physical appearance

• facial feature

• facial expression

• emotional state

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

In a thrilling tale of justice, the notorious villain trembled at the thought of retribution for his dastardly deeds, knowing that the heroic Molly and clever Benjamin were hot on his trail.

retribution most likely means...

• a form of forgiveness

• a legal loophole to escape punishment

• reward for good behavior

• punishment or consequences for wrongdoing

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