"Persepolis" Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of the word "decadent"?

• Showing a decline in morals or culture

• Secretive or hidden

• Extremely evil or cruel

• A state of near-unconsciousness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "opposition"?

• The opposition was a secret meeting held at night.

• The opposition to the new law was strong among the citizens.

• The opposition was a type of dessert served at the party.

• The opposition was a feeling of extreme happiness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the synonym for "frivolity".

• Seriousness

• Silliness

• Secrecy

• Hostility

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Match the word "clandestine" with its definition.

• Open and honest

• Secretive and concealed

• Loud and aggressive

• Joyful and carefree

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of "diabolical"?

• Angelic

• Hostile

• Secretive

• Decadent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the word "stupor" in a sentence.

• The stupor was a beautiful painting in the gallery.

• After the long meeting, he was in a stupor and couldn't focus.

• The stupor was a type of bird found in the forest.

• She felt stupor when she won the lottery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "secular" mean?

• Related to religious matters

• Non-religious or worldly

• Extremely evil or cruel

• A state of near-unconsciousness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the synonym for "belligerent".

• Peaceful

• Hostile

• Secretive

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Match the word "to degenerate" with its definition.

• To improve or enhance

• To decline or deteriorate

• To conceal or hide

• To liberate or free

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of "bleak"?

• Cheerful

• Hostile

• Secretive

• Decadent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4