Charles Vocabulary by Shirley Jackson

What does the word "swaggering" mean?

• Walking with a bold step

• Speaking softly

• Running quickly

• Sitting quietly

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The meaning of "raucous" is (a)  

• Soft and gentle
• Harsh and rough-sounding
• Quiet and calm
• Smooth and soothing

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Match the following phrases with their meanings.

• Feeling elated and cheerful

• With trust and sincerity

• Feeling upset and annoyed

• With anger and frustration

• Genuinely believing someone's intentions

• With joy and happiness

• Questioning the honesty of someone's intentions

• With doubt about sincerity

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "maneuvered" is best defined as having (a)   .

• Moved randomly
• Moved in a planned way
• Stood still
• Jumped around

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "renounced" mean?

• Accepted eagerly

• Gave up

• Held tightly

• Ignored completely

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "insolently"?

• Politely and respectfully

• Boldly disrespectful

• Quietly and shyly

• Calmly and peacefully

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "simultaneously" mean?

• One after another

• At the same time

• Before and after

• In different places

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "incredulously" mean?

• With belief

• With disbelief

• With joy

• With anger

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "deprive" mean?

• To give someone something

• To deny someone something

• To share equally

• To add more

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "solemn"?

• Cheerful and smiling

• Not cheerful or smiling

• Angry and upset

• Excited and happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4