Bray's Vocab 10

What is the definition of the word "amendment"?

• A type of punishment

• An alteration or correction

• A historical event

• A form of government

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is a calliope?

• A type of steam-powered train

• An organ-like musical instrument with a keyboard that operates steam whistles

• A large bird found in tropical regions

• A type of ancient Greek ship

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 is the definition of "clairvoyance"?

• The ability to predict the future

• The power to see things that are invisible to the senses

• The skill of reading minds

• The talent for interpreting dreams

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 the word "didactic" mean?

• Intended to entertain

• Intended to instruct or guide

• Intended to confuse

• Intended to decorate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word "gruff" mean?

• Cheerful and lively

• Stern and blunt in manner; harsh sounding

• Soft and gentle

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "incomprehensible" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Difficult or impossible to understand

• Clear and concise

• Simple and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word "lurch" mean?

• To move quickly and smoothly

• To move slowly and unsteadily

• To stand still

• To jump up and down

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term "ocular" relate to?

• The sense of smell

• The sense of taste

• The sense of sight

• The sense of touch

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "palatable" mean?

• Unpleasant to the taste

• Acceptable to the taste, acceptable to the mind

• Difficult to understand

• Unacceptable to the mind

What is one of the meanings of the word "quiver" as a verb?

• To tremble rapidly

• A case for holding arrows

• A type of dance

• To speak loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C