Charlotte Doyle 10-15 Vocabulary

What does the word "amputate" mean?

• To join together

• To cut off a limb

• To heal a wound

• To decorate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes something that is amazing or extraordinary?

• Ominous

• Stupendous

• Savage

• Scandalous

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "carcass"?

• A living animal

• A type of plant

• A dead body

• A piece of furniture

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "able to be touched or felt"?

• Implacable

• Palpable

• Audacity

• Asunder

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "savage" mean?

• Gentle and kind

• Wild; devastating; severe

• Calm and peaceful

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "gumption"?

• Laziness

• Initiative; courage

• Fearfulness

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes "shaking violently"?

• Convulsively

• Equanimity

• Abate

• Prelude

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ominous" mean?

• Bright and cheerful

• Dark; threatening

• Joyful and happy

• Calm and serene

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "unable to be calmed down"?

• Implacable

• Petitioner

• Restitution

• Caucus

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "petitioner"?

• A person who is a defendant in a lawsuit

• A party/person bringing a lawsuit

• A judge in a court

• A witness in a trial

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5