Vocabulary Ch 17 Quiz

What is the definition of "exhort"?

• To urge with argument or strong advice; plead earnestly

• Harmless; inoffensive

• A minor weakness or character flaw

• Noble in mind and spirit; especially generous in forgiving

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 "flamboyant" mean?

• Very showy; strikingly bold

• Extremely careful and exact

• An accusation made in response to an accuser

• Offensive; distasteful; repulsive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "foible"?

• A minor weakness or character flaw; a minor fault in behavior

• Intense hatred or will; long-lasting resentment

• A person who gains satisfaction from suffering

• Noble in mind and spirit

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 "rancor"?

• Intense hatred or will; long-lasting resentment

• A minor weakness or character flaw

• Harmless; inoffensive

• To urge with argument or strong advice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Determined that the casting director would notice her, the would-be actress wore a ______ costume--featuring feathers, pearls, and spangles--to the auditorium.

• flamboyant

• exhort

• foible

• innocuous

• mundane

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The home-team fans felt such ______ for the visiting team that they began booing and shouting insults before the game even began.

• innocuous

• exhort

• recrimination

• flamboyant

• foible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the antonym for: masochist?

• sadist

• flagellant

• degenerate

• deviant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of "flamboyant"?

• Noble in mind and spirit; especially generous in forgiving

• Very showy; strikingly bold

• Extremely careful and exact; showing great attention to details

• An accusation made in response to an accuser; countercharge

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 "masochist" mean?

• A person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain

• Extremely careful and exact; showing great attention to details

• Intense hatred or will; long-lasting resentment

• Harmless; inoffensive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "repugnant"?

• Offensive; distasteful; repulsive

• Noble in mind and spirit; especially generous in forgiving

• A person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain

• Harmless; inoffensive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4