Frankenstein Vocabulary Review (CommonLit)

Match the following words to their synonyms:

• Capitulate

• Attitude

• Demeanor

• Incomplete Opinion

• Conjecture

• Completion

• Consummation

• To Surrender

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match the following words to their definitions:

• Machination

• Public Shame

• Inexorable

• Tireless

• Ignominy

• Scheme

• Indefatigable

• Unstoppable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match the following words to their definitions:

• Placid

• Reckless

• Wantonly

• Peaceful

• Surmount

• To Overcome

• Venerable

• Honorable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When I go hiking, I like to stop and look at ​ (a)   scenery: especially around water. Doing this makes me happier and gives me a more positive ​ (b)   . At times like this, I wish I was ​ (c)   and could walk forever without being tired.

• placid
• demeanor
• indefatigable
• inexorable
• conjecture
• venerable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Throughout history, we can find many ​ (a)   heroes that did the right thing during hard times. These people often ​ (b)   incredible obstacles and did things other thought were impossible. These people never ​ (c)   , but chose to do what they knew was right: even when others said they were wrong.

• venerable
• surmounted
• capitulated
• placid
• wantonly
• ignominy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Many people who say offensive things on social media are brought to ​ (a)   . Usually, these offensive things are not said to intentionally hurt others, but they are recorded ​ (b)   . Other people, however, say these things as a part of a larger ​ (c)   to belittle or make fun of other people.

• ignominy
• wantonly
• machination
• consummation
• indefatigable
• demeanor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Most financial advisers would say that the money you invest for the future of your family is the ​ (a)   of your legacy. Some people in other fields would argue that this is only a ​ (b)   and leaves out other important information about a person's life. To this argument, financial advisors may still remain ​ (c)   and refuse to be convinced.

• consummation
• conjecture
• inexorable
• machination
• surmount
• capitulate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the Outer Banks, vacationers can enjoy ​ (a)   waters and relaxing ocean views on the western, sound side of the island. On the eastern side of the island, however, beachgoers have to ​ (b)   higher waves if they want to get in the water. Parents should make sure their children don't behave ​ (c)   so that no major accidents occur. If, in a careless moment, someone is swept into the current, it is important to not ​ (d)   and surrender to the water.

• placid
• surmount
• wantonly
• capitulate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During a contentious election year, the candidates are always trying to discredit their opponent's ideas as ​ (a)   instead of complete facts. Many candidates also try to avoid ​ (b)   and make themselves look as ​ (c)   as possible. For the candidates, election night is the ​ (d)   of their efforts.

• conjectures
• ignominy
• venerable
• consummation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

On Black Friday, some people become ​ (a)   as they fight for the products they want to buy. While these people don't always have bad intentions, they project a mean and desperate ​ (b)   . They are also usually ​ (c)   and don't become tired of shopping until the end of the day. Others, hoping to avoid large crowds, include online shopping as part of their ​ (d)   .

• inexorable
• demeanor
• indefatigable
• machination

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4