Unit 2 Vocabulary

The definition of 'alien' is:

• A foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.

• A type of plant found in tropical regions.

• A common household pet.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the synonyms of 'comely'.

• Attractive, beautiful

• Ugly, unattractive

• Rough, coarse

• Plain, simple

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'erratic' mean?

• Unpredictable or inconsistent

• Consistent and steady

• Calm and peaceful

• Ordinary and usual

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The meaning of 'fodder' is:

• a type of animal feed

• a type of plant

• a type of soil

• a type of water

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

'Fortify' is defined as:

• to weaken or reduce in strength

• to build or strengthen a defense

• to ignore or neglect

• to simplify or make easier

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the correct synonyms of 'jeers'.

• Cheers, Applause

• Taunts, Mockery

• Praise, Compliments

• Silence, Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

'Mediocre' means:

• Excellent

• Average

• Terrible

• Outstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The definition of 'subjugate' is:

• to conquer or bring under control

• to liberate or set free

• to ignore or neglect

• to support or assist

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the correct synonyms and antonyms of 'tantalize'.

• Synonyms: tease, torment; Antonyms: satisfy, gratify

• Synonyms: satisfy, gratify; Antonyms: tease, torment

• Synonyms: excite, please; Antonyms: bore, tire

• Synonyms: bore, tire; Antonyms: excite, please

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of 'terse'?

• long and detailed

• brief and to the point

• confusing and unclear

• wordy and diffuse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4