Vocab for ch. 4-5

What does the word "narcissistic" most closely mean?

• Humble

• Self-centered

• Generous

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is a property of arsenic?

• It is a noble gas

• It is a metal

• It is a toxic element

• It is a liquid at room temperature

What does the word "reclusive" imply about a person's behavior?

• Outgoing

• Sociable

• Isolated

• Talkative

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The term "perpetuity" is best described as:

• A temporary state

• A short duration

• An endless time period

• A finite period

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following best describes someone who is "pretentious"?

• Modest

• Down-to-earth

• Showy

• Unassuming

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "flimsy" most likely describe?

• Strong

• Sturdy

• Weak

• Durable

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

The word "gargantuan" is used to describe something that is:

• Tiny

• Average-sized

• Enormous

• Small

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following best describes the term "imperial"?

• Democratic

• Royal

• Common

• Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the word "affliction" refer to?

• A blessing

• A comfort

• A hardship

• A joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The term "tenuous" is best used to describe something that is:

• Strongly supported

• Firmly established

• Weak or slight

• Well-founded

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4