"Highwayman" Vocab Review

Match the definition to the term: A large amount of something, especially water, moving quickly and violently.

• Tawny

• Torrent

• Clatter

• Stirrups

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "strive"?

• Relax

• Attempt

• Ignore

• Surrender

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for "drenched".

• Soaked

• Dry

• Wet

• Saturated

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best fits in the sentence: "The knight began to _______ his sword as a warning to his enemies."

• Torrent

• Brandish

• Clatter

• Strive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the term that matches this definition: A light brown to brownish-orange color.

• Tawny

• Drenched

• Stirrups

• Clatter

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "clatter"?

• Silence

• Racket

• Whisper

• Hush

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Differentiate between the terms: Which one is used to describe a piece of equipment for horse riding?

• Torrent

• Stirrups

• Brandish

• Tawny

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "After the rainstorm, the hikers were completely _______."

• Tawny

• Drenched

• Clatter

• Strive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is an antonym for "brandish"?

• Conceal

• Display

• Wield

• Show

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The _______ of hooves could be heard as the horses approached."

• Torrent

• Clatter

• Stirrups

• Tawny

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4