Vocab Set 4- 11/12

What does the word "Abyss" mean?

• A shallow pool of water

• A very deep wide space or hole that seems to have no bottom

• A small hill

• A narrow path

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the verb "Avert"?

• To encourage something to happen

• To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening

• To ignore a situation

• To create a problem

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best describes the adjective "Cordial"?

• Hostile and unfriendly

• Pleasant and friendly

• Cold and distant

• Indifferent and neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Feign" mean?

• To genuinely express a feeling

• To pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill, tired, etc.

• To ignore your emotions

• To openly show your emotions

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the verb "Insinuate" mean?

• To directly state something

• To suggest indirectly that something unpleasant is true

• To deny something

• To confirm a fact

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the noun "Lapse"?

• A continuous period of time

• A period of time between two things that happen

• A sudden start of an event

• A permanent state

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "Unwieldy" mean?

• Easy to handle

• Difficult to move or control because of its size, shape or weight

• Lightweight and portable

• Compact and manageable

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the adjective "Volatile" mean?

• Stable and unchanging

• Likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous

• Predictable and safe

• Calm and steady

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What part of speech is abyss?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

What part of speech is avert?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1