Q1.W8.8th Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "Burden"?

• A light object

• A heavy load or responsibility

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best describes something that is old and in poor condition?

• Resilient

• Wistful

• Decrepit

• Muffle

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is feeling "wistful," they are likely feeling:

• Joyful and excited

• Sad and longing

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and disoriented

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to "reassure" someone?

• To frighten them

• To comfort them

• To ignore them

• To challenge them

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means to "shake involuntarily"?

• Dwindle

• Glimpse

• Tremble

• Muffle

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "dwindle" mean?

• To increase rapidly

• To decrease gradually

• To remain constant

• To change direction

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means to "cover or wrap to reduce sound"?

• Muffle

• Glimpse

• Resilient

• Burden

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "glimpse"?

• A long, detailed look

• A brief, quick look

• A complete view

• A distorted image

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties?

• Decrepit

• Resilient

• Wistful

• Tremble

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a sound is "muffled," it is:

• Loud and clear

• Softened and unclear

• High-pitched

• Echoing

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4