Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

What is the meaning of the word "altruism"?

• Selfishness, greed

• Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

• Indifference to others

• Hostility towards others

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word from your vocabulary list matches the definition provided below?

a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true

• Veracity

• Discourse

• Paradox

• Polemic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of the word "discourse"?

• Lack of discussion or engagement

• The use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas

• A critical written attack on someone or something

• Misconduct or wrongdoing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is meaning of the word "acerbic"?

(unit 1 vocabulary list)

• marked by or given to showing knowledge in a showy way

• emotionally unrestrained; gushy

• intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

  
  

• harsh or severe, as in temper or expression

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of the word "veracity"?

• Deception or trickery

• Truth or accuracy

• Doubt or uncertainty

• Misconduct or wrongdoing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is meaning of the word "didactic"?

(unit 1 vocabulary list)

• disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one believed

• unclear meaning; two possible interpretations

• involving dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt; vile

• intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word from your vocabulary list matches the definition provided below?

expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted

• Altruism

• Dogmatic

• Malfeasance

• Polemic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of the word "malfeasance"?

• Honesty, virtue

• Wrongdoing, misconduct

• Generosity, philanthropy

• Truthfulness, accuracy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word from your vocabulary list matches the definition provided below?

a strong written or spoken attack against someone else’s opinions, beliefs, practices, etc

• circumspection

• discourse

• polemic

• paradox

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word from your unit 1 vocabulary list matches the definition provided below?

unclear meaning; two possible interpretations

• ambiguous

• didactic

• effusive

• fastidious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C