Scythe Pt. 3 Vocabulary Words

What does the word 'sardonic' mean in the sentence: 'Again, Citra couldn’t tell if she was being serious or sardonic.' (p. 181)?

• Serious

• Sarcastic

• Joyful

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'foibles' mean in the sentence: 'I’ve seen human foibles that have resulted in temporary maiming or momentary loss of life.' (p.192)?

• Strengths

• Weaknesses

• Achievements

• Goals

What does the word 'detritus' mean in the sentence: 'In less than an hour the guests had left, and servants began to clean the detritus of revelry from the eerily silent grounds.' (p. 212)?

• The remains or debris left after a celebration

• A type of cleaning tool

• A type of plant

• A type of music

What does the word 'eviscerated' mean in the sentence: 'I cleanly decapitated five of them, eviscerated three, and I severed the aortas of the rest.' (p. 240)?

• To remove the entrails of

• To decapitate

• To sever the aorta

• To clean

What does the word 'effigies' mean in the sentence: 'Servants replaced the dummies with fresh effigies.' (p. 240)?

• Statues or models of people

• Pieces of clothing

• Types of food

• Tools or instruments

What does the word 'pontifications' mean in the sentence: 'Goddard’s pontifications were constant, and although Rowan often disagreed, he didn’t argue or voice his dissent.' (p. 241)?

• Thoughtful reflections

• Arrogant or pompous speech

• Silent observations

• Casual remarks

What does the word 'pragmatists' mean in the sentence: 'I’ve always found it pointless, but one must impress the academics in the Scythedom as well as the pragmatists.' (p. 242)?

• People who are practical and focused on reaching a goal

• People who are theoretical and focused on ideas

• People who are indifferent and lack interest

• People who are rebellious and oppose authority

What does the word 'litany' mean in the sentence: 'Goddard spouted his ritualistic litany as he moved through the panicked mob, switching his weapons as it suited him…' (p. 259)?

• A long, repetitive, or dull recital

• A type of weapon

• A sudden movement

• A state of panic

What does 'inexorably' mean?

• relentless or unyielding

• easily influenced

• temporary or fleeting

• flexible and adaptable

What does 'vitriol' mean? Fill in the blank: vitriol means ____.

• vitriol means harsh and bitter criticism.

• vitriol means a type of metal.

• vitriol means a pleasant fragrance.

• vitriol means a kind of fruit.