What does the word "assuage" mean?

• To make easier or milder, relieve

• To cause shock or horror

• To imitate or pretend

• To show annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes a condition of decline or excessive self-indulgence?

• Expostulate

• Decadence

• Hiatus

• Prerogative

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "expostulate"?

• To imitate or pretend

• To attempt to dissuade someone by earnest reasoning

• To cause shock or horror

• To show annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "hiatus" refer to?

• A special right or privilege

• A gap, opening, or break

• Shade cast by trees

• A condition of decline

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "wearied, worn-out, dulled"?

• Lurid

• Jaded

• Petulant

• Simulate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "lurid" mean?

• Causing shock, horror, or revulsion

• To make a pretense of

• Easily irritated and upset

• A special quality showing excellence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "petulant"?

• Easily irritated and upset

• To attempt to dissuade someone

• To make a pretense of

• Shade cast by trees

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "prerogative" mean?

• A special right or privilege

• A gap or opening

• To cause shock or horror

• To imitate or pretend

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "simulate" mean?

• To make easier or milder

• To make a pretense of, imitate

• To cause shock or horror

• To show annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "umbrage"?

• Shade cast by trees; offense or resentment

• A condition of decline

• Easily irritated and upset

• To attempt to dissuade someone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E