JC Act III Vocabulary- 24-25

What does the word "puissant" mean?

• Weak and feeble

• Powerful and mighty

• Small and insignificant

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• The ocean floor

• A dense forest

• The sky as a vast expanse

• A crowded city

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone is feeling "apprehensive," they are likely feeling:

• Excited and eager

• Anxious or fearful

• Confident and assured

• Indifferent and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To "spurn" an offer means to:

• Accept it with gratitude

• Consider it carefully

• Reject it with disdain

• Ignore it completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "mutiny"?

• A peaceful negotiation

• An open rebellion against authority

• A formal agreement

• A secret alliance

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The term "leaden" is used to describe something that is:

• Light and airy

• Heavy and dull

• Bright and colorful

• Fast and agile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to have "bayed" an animal?

• To feed it

• To drive or hold it at bay

• To pet it gently

• To release it into the wild

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If you "pricked" your finger, you have:

• Burned it

• Pierced it with a sharp point

• Frozen it

• Bruised it

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes something "vile"?

• Extremely pleasant

• Morally reprehensible

• Slightly annoying

• Mildly amusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

An "oration" is:

• A casual conversation

• A formal speech

• A written essay

• A musical performance

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3