Midterm Vocabulary review

What does the word "Vent" mean?

• To release or express something

• To hold something tightly

• To create a barrier

• To conceal information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of "Mawkish"?

• Overly sentimental

• Extremely happy

• Very angry

• Highly intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Parley" refer to?

• A discussion or conference

• A type of dance

• A secret mission

• A musical performance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "Saga"?

• A long story of heroic achievement

• A short poem

• A brief encounter

• A simple task

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "Quietude" mean?

• A state of stillness and calm

• A loud noise

• A busy environment

• A chaotic situation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "Exemplary" mean?

• Serving as a desirable model

• Being very ordinary

• Lacking in quality

• Difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "Logistics"?

• The detailed coordination of a complex operation

• A simple task

• A random event

• An artistic performance

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Accountable" mean?

• Responsible for something

• Unable to be counted

• Hidden from view

• Unrelated to the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "Spurn" mean?

• To reject with disdain

• To accept eagerly

• To embrace warmly

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "Paranoia"?

• An irrational fear or suspicion

• A feeling of joy

• A sense of calm

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4