Persuasive Vocabulary Quiz Pt2 Regents

What does reciprocation mean?

• The act of refusing a favor or gesture.

• The act of returning a favor or gesture in kind.

• A feeling of regret or remorse.

• A mutual dislike or animosity.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does obligation mean?

• A duty or responsibility to do something, often due to a promise or debt.

• A lack of care or concern.

• The act of validating something.

• A temporary feeling of uncertainty.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does potent mean?

• Having great power, influence, or effect.

• Weak or lacking in energy.

• Small and unnoticeable.

• Difficult to understand or solve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does impoverished mean?

• Lacking in wealth or resources; poor.

• Having an excessive amount of resources.

• Filled with joy and excitement.

• A state of great confusion or perplexity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does perplexing mean?

• Confusing or baffling; difficult to understand.

• Extremely joyful or happy.

• Harsh or severe in nature.

• Easy to explain or solve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does validation mean?

• The act of confirming or approving something as correct, legitimate, or worthwhile.

• The process of removing approval or legitimacy.

• A strong disagreement or argument.

• A refusal to acknowledge something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does exploited mean?

• Taken advantage of unfairly for personal gain.

• Protected or treated fairly.

• Ignored or disregarded entirely.

• Used cautiously or sparingly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does unsolicited mean?

• Not asked for; given or received without request or invitation.

• Specifically requested or demanded.

• Carefully considered before being sent.

• Given in response to an invitation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does indebtedness mean?

• The state of owing money or being in debt to someone.

• A lack of responsibility or carelessness.

• A sense of freedom and independence.

• The act of validating or approving something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does virtue mean?

• A moral quality considered to be good or desirable.

• A significant mistake or flaw.

• A temporary act of rebellion.

• A lack of moral qualities or principles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4