Unit 7 ELA 3-4

What is the definition of "demise"?

• A type of financial investment.
• The end or death of something.
• A sudden increase in popularity.
• A method of communication.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "effusive" mean?

• Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion; overly demonstrative

• Communicating in a formal and distant way
• Expressing feelings in a reserved manner
• Showing no emotion or feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "denigrate" mean?

• To praise excessively or flatter.
• To ignore or overlook completely.
• To analyze thoroughly and evaluate.
• To ruin the reputation of; to speak ill of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "denizen"?

• A term for a foreign visitor.
• A synonym for a tourist attraction.
• A type of plant found in wetlands.
• An inhabitant or resident.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "effrontery"?

• A form of flattery or praise.
• Excessive politeness or courtesy.
• Shameless boldness or audacity.
• Timid behavior or shyness.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "desecrate" mean?

• To damage a holy place; to treat with irreverence.

• To preserve the sanctity of an object.
• To decorate something beautifully.
• To honor a sacred place.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "despot" mean?

• A democratic leader elected by the people.
• A ruler with absolute power; a dictator

• A ruler who shares power with a parliament.
• A figurehead with no real authority.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of "edifice"?

• A natural rock formation.
• A large, imposing building.
• A small, decorative structure.
• A type of furniture.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "deluge" mean?

• A light drizzle of rain.
• A severe flood or overwhelming amount of water.
• A type of drought.
• A small pond or lake.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "efface" mean?

• To enhance or improve.

• To duplicate or replicate.
• To hide or conceal partially.
• To erase or remove completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F