Refugee Vocabulary Quiz (ALL)

What does the word "lanky" mean?

• Gracefully thin; elegant

• Ungracefully thin; bony

• Short and stout

• Muscular and strong

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "ration"?

• A large feast

• A fixed allowance of provisions or food

• A type of clothing

• A form of currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "promenade" refer to?

• A type of dance

• An area used for walking

• A musical instrument

• A type of vehicle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to "bristle"?

• To become rigid with anger or irritation

• To laugh uncontrollably

• To dance gracefully

• To sleep peacefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ethereal" mean?

• Heavy and dark

• Light, airy; heavenly

• Loud and noisy

• Rough and tough

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "queued" mean?

• To form a line while waiting

• To jump ahead in line

• To sit quietly

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "languish" mean?

• To thrive and grow

• To be subjected to delay or disregard

• To celebrate joyfully

• To move swiftly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an "anecdote"?

• A long novel

• A short account of a particular incident or event

• A scientific theory

• A historical document

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "silhouette"?

• A colorful painting

• A dark image outlined against a lighter background

• A type of sculpture

• A bright light

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "radical" mean?

• Favoring extreme changes in existing views; extreme

• Preferring traditional methods

• Being indifferent to change

• Opposing any change

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4