A Separate Peace Vocabulary Words 24-25

What is the definition of 'anarchy'?

• A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority

• A political system with a single ruler

• A form of government with elected representatives

• A society governed by strict laws and regulations

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of 'convalescence'?

• The process of recovering after an illness

• A type of medical treatment

• A form of exercise

• A dietary supplement

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of 'infantile'?

• Relating to infants or infancy

• Mature and sophisticated

• Elderly and wise

• Aggressive and hostile

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of 'assimilate'?

• To take in and understand fully

• To reject or refuse

• To create something new

• To destroy completely

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the definition of 'indignant'?

• Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

• Feeling happy and content

• Feeling indifferent or unconcerned

• Feeling excited and enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the definition of 'desolation'?

• A state of complete emptiness or destruction

• A feeling of great happiness

• A type of plant found in deserts

• A style of architecture

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of 'prodigious'?

• Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

• Small and insignificant

• Ordinary and common

• Difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the definition of 'insidious'?

• A. Harmless and straightforward

• B. Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

• C. Loud and aggressive

• D. Quick and efficient

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the definition of 'implausible'?

• Likely to happen

• Impossible to believe

• Easy to understand

• Commonly accepted

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of 'cohorts'?

• A group of people banded together or treated as a group

• A type of statistical analysis

• A method of teaching

• A style of leadership

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4