Vocabulary and Understanding

What is the definition of the word "audacity"?

• A willingness to take bold risks / rude or disrespectful behavior

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• A state of being calm and peaceful

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the verb "resolve" mean?

• To ignore a problem

• To settle or find a solution to a problem

• To create a new problem

• To delay a decision

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 word "mercurial" mean?

• Calm and steady

• Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

• Extremely joyful

• Very tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "apathetic" mean?

• Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• Full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Extremely happy and excited.

• Very interested and curious.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "refuge"?

• A place of entertainment

• A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble

• A type of food

• A form of exercise

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 the word "superlative"?

• Of the highest quality or degree

• Of average quality

• Of the lowest quality

• Of moderate quality

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "tenacious" mean?

• Easily giving up

• Tending to keep a firm hold of something

• Indifferent to outcomes

• Quick to change opinions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "uncanny"?

• Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

• Happy and joyful in a surprising way

• Ordinary and common in a usual way

• Bright and colorful in an unexpected way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "palpable" mean?

• Invisible or hidden

• So intense as to seem almost tangible

• Difficult to understand

• Unimportant or trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the definition of the word "content" as an adjective?

• In a state of peaceful happiness

• Full of energy and excitement

• Feeling sad and disappointed

• In a state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4