Unit 2 - Part 2 Vocabulary Review

What does "magnificence" mean?

• A state of being ugly or unkempt

• Great beauty or splendor

• The act of pondering deeply

• A low, mournful sound

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

"Pondered" refers to:

• A quick decision

• To think about something carefully

• To express joy or excitement

• To act with no thought

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes "phosphorescent"?

• Having a dull appearance

• Giving off light without heat

• Being opaque or hard to see through

• Being full of energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"Anguish" is:

• A peaceful state of mind

• A feeling of great pain or suffering

• A state of contentment

• A sudden outburst of joy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "quaint" mean?

• Very old-fashioned in a charming way

• Very large and impressive

• Technologically advanced

• Ordinary or unremarkable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A "lark" refers to:

• A type of road

• A carefree journey

• A serious moment

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Who are "usurers"?

• People who give loans at very high interest rates

• People who create art

• People who work with animals

• People who sing professionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

An "ember" is:

• A fresh piece of wood burning brightly

• A glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire

• A type of flower

• A type of tree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

"Monotony" means:

• A variety of changes

• The state of being unchanging or dull

• A burst of excitement

• A joyful moment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Dingy" describes something that is:

• Bright and new

• Dark, dirty, or shabby

• Fresh and clean

• Colorful and cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4