4B Amplify Chap 8 Vocab pg. 93 2/4

What does the word "taunt" mean?

• To make fun of or tease

• To praise someone

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

Who is a "ringleader"?

• A person who follows others

• A leader of a group causing trouble

• A person who sings in a choir

• A leader of a sports team

What is "insolence"?

• Kind behavior

• Rude behavior or speech

• Quiet behavior

• Friendly behavior

What does "scurvy" mean?

• Brave and noble

• Mean; not worthy of respect

• Healthy and strong

• Happy and cheerful

What is a "hostage"?

• A person who is free

• A person held prisoner until demands are met

• A person who is a guest

• A person who is a leader

What does "depose" mean?

• To promote someone

• To remove someone from office or a high rank

• To hire someone

• To congratulate someone

Which word means "to make fun of or tease"?

• Hostage

• Taunt

• Depose

• Scurvy

Which word describes a leader of a troublesome group?

• Hostage

• Ringleader

• Insolence

• Scurvy

Which word means "rude behavior or speech"?

• Insolence

• Taunt

• Depose

• Hostage

Which word means "mean; not worthy of respect"?

• Scurvy

• Ringleader

• Hostage

• Depose