Vocabulary Questions from Salt to the Sea

What does "Adversity" mean?

• A state of joy

• Difficulties or misfortune

• A feeling of contentment

• A time of peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The term "Adept" describes someone who is:

• Lacking skill

• Very skilled or proficient at something

• Uninterested in learning

• Average in ability

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Camaraderie" refers to:

• A feeling of isolation

• Mutual trust and friendship among people

• A competitive spirit

• A sense of rivalry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Compassion" means:

• Indifference to others' suffering

• A feeling of sympathy and concern for others

• A desire to help oneself

• A lack of emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To "Conceal" something means to:

• Reveal it openly

• Keep it hidden or secret

• Discuss it freely

• Make it public

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Desolation" describes a state of:

• Complete emptiness or destruction

• Abundant joy

• Thriving community

• Emotional stability

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Displaced" refers to individuals who are:

• Settled in their homes

• Forced to leave their country or home

• Happy and secure

• Engaged in travel

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Evasive" describes a person who is:

• Direct and straightforward

• Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation

• Very open about their feelings

• Quick to make decisions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Futility" refers to:

• A sense of purpose

• Pointlessness or uselessness

• A feeling of accomplishment

• An urgent need

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "Harrowing" describes something that is:

• Extremely entertaining

• Extremely disturbing or distressing

• Completely ordinary

• Very amusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4