Words to Know from Book of the Dead

What does the term "purloined" mean?

• Gave something as a gift

• Took without permission

• Borrowed with consent

• Lost something valuable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which term describes "dishonest or tricky behavior"?

• Arrogance

• Deceit

• Contempt

• Blasphemed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does "cultivated" refer to?

• Prepared or used for farming

• Ignored or neglected

• Destroyed or ruined

• Decorated or adorned

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

If someone "slandered" another person, what did they do?

• Praised them publicly

• Told lies about them publicly

• Helped them secretly

• Ignored them completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does "debauched" mean?

• Enjoying physical pleasures excessively

• Working hard and diligently

• Saving money wisely

• Exercising regularly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does it mean to have "transgressed"?

• Followed all the rules

• Disobeyed a law or an order

• Created new laws

• Supported a leader

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does "blasphemed" mean?

• Spoke respectfully about God or religion

• Spoke disrespectfully about God or religion

• Sang hymns in church

• Prayed silently

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which term describes "an insulting manner that shows one thinks he or she is better than others"?

• Arrogance

• Contempt

• Deceit

• Purloined

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "contempt" mean in a legal context?

• Respect for authority and laws

• Open scorn or disobedience of authority and/or laws

• Agreement with legal decisions

• Support for law enforcement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is NOT a definition of "contempt"?

• Disdain or disrespect

• Open scorn or disobedience of authority and/or laws

• Admiration and respect

• Disregard for rules

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4