Exploring Vocabulary Through Context

What does the term "introspective" mean?

• Engaged in physical activity

• Characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

• Not aware of one's surroundings

• Very generous or forgiving

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which word describes placing things close together for contrasting effect?

• Kinetic

• Juxtapose

• Lethargic

• Oblivious

What is the meaning of "kinetic"?

• Relating to or resulting from motion

• Engaged in deep thought

• Exceedingly idealistic

• Able to recover quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which word best describes someone who is sluggish and apathetic?

• Nonchalant

• Lethargic

• Resilient

• Pensive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "magnanimous" mean?

• Very generous or forgiving

• Engaged in serious thought

• Not displaying anxiety

• Unrealistic and impractical

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes someone who is casually calm and relaxed?

• Oblivious

• Nonchalant

• Introspective

• Quixotic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "oblivious" mean?

• Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one

• Engaged in deep thought

• Able to recover quickly

• Very generous or forgiving

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes someone engaged in deep or serious thought?

• Pensive

• Lethargic

• Kinetic

• Nonchalant

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "quixotic" mean?

• Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

• Able to withstand difficult conditions

• Characterized by self-examination

• Placing things for contrasting effect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which word describes someone who can recover quickly from difficult conditions?

• Resilient

• Oblivious

• Introspective

• Quixotic

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6