Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "Despair"?

• A feeling or emotion; a thought influenced by emotion

• The complete loss or absence of hope

• The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted

• Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "Endowed" mean?

• Provided with a quality, ability, or asset naturally or by gift

• The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain

• A person's face or facial expression

• To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone

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 definition of "Scorn"?

• Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance

• The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something

• Without success; futilely

• A person's face or facial expression

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 "Respite" refer to?

• To remove or take out, often by force or effort

• Covered or sprinkled with drops of dew or a liquid

• A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

• The state or situation of being alone

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 "Benevolence"?

• The quality of being well-meaning and kind

• Compensation or reward given for loss or effort

• Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense

• Increased in size, amount, or degree

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 "Imperious" mean?

• Resistance or disagreement

• Arrogantly domineering or overbearing

• Boldness or impertinence, often in a cheeky or lively way

• Declared or stated confidently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "Perilous"?

• Dangerous or risky

• A change or modification

• A person's physical health or character

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

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 term "sallow" refer to?

• A bright, cheerful complexion

• A pale, yellowish complexion

• A dark, tanned complexion

• A rosy, healthy complexion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.K.5C

Which word means "causes confusion or puzzlement"?

• Bewilders

• Altered

• Meek

• Diverse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is a "parlour" historically used for?

• A place for cooking

• A sitting room for entertaining guests

• A storage room

• A bedroom

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E