TBT Parts 5 & 6 Vocabulary

What is the definition of "gratuitous"?

• Given or obtained without charge; free or voluntary.

• Required by law.

• Expensive and costly.

• Difficult to obtain.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During the school play, Ava was praised for her ability to portray a character with a "dour" expression. What does "dour" mean?

• Cheerful and happy.

• Characterized by a sullen or gloomy demeanor.

• Bright and colorful.

• Energetic and lively.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Luna is known for her frugal lifestyle. What does "frugal" mean in this context?

• Wasteful and extravagant.

• Not wasteful; thrifty in managing resources.

• Generous and giving.

• Reckless with money.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "malice" refer to?

• The desire to help others.

• The desire to harm or inflict injury on another due to hostility or meanness.

• The desire to create peace.

• The desire to build friendships.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Arjun was asked to "envisage" his future career during the class discussion. What does "envisaged" mean in this context?

• To ignore something.

• To contemplate or visualize something.

• To destroy something.

• To forget something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the school debate, Jackson argued vociferously for his team, making sure his points were heard by everyone in the auditorium. What does "vociferously" mean?

• Quietly and silently.

• Crying out noisily; clamorous in expression.

• Calmly and peacefully.

• Softly and gently.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

During the school festival, Zoe and Daniel witnessed a scene of "mayhem". What does "mayhem" refer to in this context?

• Peaceful resolution.

• Refers to random or deliberate violence or damage.

• Organized event.

• Calm discussion.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "dissipated" mean?

• To become concentrated.

• To become scattered or dispersed.

• To gather together.

• To increase in density.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a team meeting, the manager castigated Arjun for not meeting the project deadline. What does "castigated" mean in this context?

• To praise highly.

• To criticize or reprimand severely.

• To ignore completely.

• To reward generously.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a marathon, Grace felt a sudden cramp that began to debilitate her, making it difficult to continue running. What does "debilitate" mean in this context?

• To strengthen.

• To make weak or feeble.

• To energize.

• To empower.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4