Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2

What does the word "audacity" mean?

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

• The willingness to take bold risks

• The act of being cautious

• The tendency to avoid danger

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word describes doing something in a clever, yet dishonest way?

• Stealthily

• Cynical

• Cunningly

• Dreadful

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

What is the meaning of "cynical"?

• An attitude of trust and confidence

• An attitude of distrust or doubt

• A feeling of happiness and joy

• A sense of calm and peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word means "causing great suffering or fear"?

• Ethical

• Dreadful

• Foreboding

• Blameworthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to "perceive" something?

• To ignore or overlook

• To become aware of something; come to realize or understand

• To forget or dismiss

• To reject or refuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What does "renounce" mean?

• To accept or agree with

• To refuse to recognize or abide by any longer

• To support or endorse

• To celebrate or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does it mean to "resolve" a problem?

• To ignore it

• To make it worse

• To settle or find a solution to it

• To avoid it

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

Which word describes doing something quietly and carefully to remain hidden?

• Stealthily

• Cunningly

• Dreadful

• Ethical

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

What is "foreboding"?

• A sense of relief and comfort

• A feeling of excitement and anticipation

• Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

• A sense of joy and happiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

What does "retribution" mean?

• A reward for good behavior

• A punishment given to someone as revenge for a wrong or criminal act they have committed

• A form of forgiveness

• A sign of gratitude

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4