Metamorphosis Vocabulary

What does 'bedizened' mean?

• In a friendly and pleasant manner

• To articulate or enunciate clearly

• Adorned or decorated in a showy or gaudy manner

• Excessive or more than necessary

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

What does 'superfluous' mean?

• Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

• An expression of vehement protest

• (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

• Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

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 'fulmination' mean?

• To be dressed up or decorated in a flashy manner

• To ensure every detail is correct with precision

• To persuade someone through deception or flattery

• An expression of intense protest

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 'fastidiously' mean?

• abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

• in a way that shows meticulous attention to detail

• abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

• persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

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

Define the term 'enunciate'.

• large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy

• impossible to understand or interpret

• make (someone) less angry or hostile

• articulate or pronounce words distinctly

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

Define the term 'cumbersome'.

• large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy

• intense and passionate feeling

• (of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc

• the quality of being led by sudden, unpredictable impulses, or of acting in a way that is more whimsical or capricious than rational or reasonable

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

Define 'brusque'.

• The capacity to use logic to control and discipline oneself

• The capacity to use logic to control and discipline oneself

• Blunt or offhand in speech or manner

• Persistent rumination on negative emotions and their origins and implications

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

Define the term 'amiably'.

• In a friendly and pleasant manner

• The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience

• Say or pronounce clearly

• (Of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc

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 'cogent' mean?

• Requiring significant effort; challenging and exhausting

• Clear, logical, and convincing in terms of an argument or case

• To persuade someone through deception or flattery

• Meticulously ensuring every detail is correct

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 is the meaning of 'indisposition'?

• To persuade someone through sustained coaxing or flattery

• In a manner that evokes a profound sense of sadness or regret

• A mild illness

• In a way that demonstrates meticulous attention to detail

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