David & Goliath Vocab

What is the meaning of the word, "javelin"?

• light spear used in war or hunting

• to challenge to combat; to refuse to obey or yield

• free from a requirement or obligation that others must meet

• to take something quickly and firmly, or to take something by force

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "shekel"?

• armor that protects the shins on a warrior's legs

• ancient unit of weight or value

• to bring shame or dishonor to someone or something

• a loose-fitting shirt or jacket that reaches to or just below the hips

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "greaves"?

• too proud and self-confident; arrogant

• a dead body or the remains of something no longer living

• armor that protects the shins on a warrior's legs

• to move in waves or to rise and fall quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "defy"?

• free from a requirement or obligation that others must meet

• a long wooden stick or rod, especially one used for a specific purpose, like walking or as a weapon

• to win or succeed at something, especially after working hard

• to challenge to combat; to refuse to obey or yield

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "dismayed"?

• a) sudden loss of courage or confidence

• b) to take something quickly and firmly, or to take something by force

• c) a loose-fitting shirt or jacket that reaches to or just below the hips

• d) to scatter or spread things out in a messy way

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "ephah"?

• to bring shame or dishonor to someone or something

• Hebrew unit of measurement equal to a little over a “bushel” (35 pounds)

• the act of stealing something by force, especially during a war or civil disorder

• to follow or chase something or someone, or to try to achieve something

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "exempt"?

• light spear used in war or hunting

• too proud and self-confident; arrogant

• free from a requirement or obligation that others must meet

• a dead body or the remains of something no longer living

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "disgrace"?

• ancient unit of weight or value

• to take something quickly and firmly, or to take something by force

• a long wooden stick or rod, especially one used for a specific purpose, like walking or as a weapon

• to bring shame or dishonor to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word, "conceited"?

• too proud and self-confident; arrogant

• armor that protects the shins on a warrior’s legs

• to win or succeed at something, especially after working hard

• the act of stealing something by force, especially during a war or civil disorder

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word, "seized"?

• Hebrew unit of measurement equal to a little over a “bushel” (35 pounds)

• to take something quickly and firmly, or to take something by force

• free from a requirement or obligation that others must meet

• to hate or look down on something with disgust

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4