4B 2/5 Chap. 9 Vocabulary Amplify pg.111

What does the word "superstitious" mean?

• Having irrational fears about mysterious things or the unknown

• Being very brave and fearless

• Loving to explore new places

• Being extremely happy and joyful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "well-being"?

• The state of being sad and lonely

• The state of being happy, healthy, and comfortable

• The state of being rich and famous

• The state of being tired and exhausted

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "excavation" refer to?

• A place in the ground where material has been dug up and removed

• A tall building in a city

• A type of ancient writing

• A large body of water

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is a "guinea"?

• A type of bird

• A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain

• A type of fruit

• A famous painting

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "ambush" mean?

• To make a surprise attack

• To build a shelter

• To cook a meal

• To write a story

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "doubloon"?

• A type of musical instrument

• A gold coin formerly used in Spain or Latin America

• A type of dance

• A kind of tree

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "moidore"?

• A type of fish

• A gold coin formerly used in Portugal or Brazil

• A kind of flower

• A type of hat

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "sequin"?

• A type of fabric

• A gold coin formerly used in Venice, Malta, or Turkey

• A kind of bird

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "having irrational fears about mysterious things or the unknown"?

• Well-being

• Superstitious

• Ambush

• Excavation

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which word refers to "a place in the ground where material has been dug up and removed"?

• Guinea

• Excavation

• Sequin

• Moidore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A