Vocabulary HW 12A

What does the word "converge" mean in the context of a group of friends meeting at a cafe?

• To separate or move apart

• To come together or move toward the same point

• To remain stationary

• To scatter in different directions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In a school play, Michael was chosen to represent the spirit of kindness. What is the definition of "incarnation" in this context?

• A temporary state of being

• A living form of something, especially when an idea, quality, or spirit takes a physical form

• A fictional character

• A spiritual journey

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "envision" mean?

• To forget something

• To imagine or picture something in your mind

• To destroy an image

• To ignore a vision

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Noah was working on a project and realized that understanding the "essence" of the topic was crucial. What does "essence" mean in this context?

• The least important part of something

• A superficial quality

• The most important quality or part of something

• An irrelevant detail

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "instill" mean in the context of teaching values to children?

• To remove something gradually

• To establish or implant something gradually

• To forget something quickly

• To destroy something instantly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

After a long day of hiking, Ethan's appearance was quite disheveled. What does "disheveled" mean in this context?

• Neat and tidy

• Messy or untidy

• Organized and clean

• Polished and refined

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "eloquence" refer to?

• The ability to speak powerfully and persuasively

• The inability to speak clearly

• The act of writing poetry

• The skill of drawing

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "cajole" mean?

• To force someone

• To ignore someone

• To coax or urge gently

• To criticize harshly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After the school bell rang, Arjun decided to linger in the classroom to finish his drawing. What does "linger" mean in this context?

• To leave quickly

• To remain or stay longer

• To rush through

• To forget something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a class discussion, Abigail mentioned a song that seemed to "evoke" memories of her childhood. What does "evoke" mean in this context?

• To erase from memory

• To bring something to mind

• To hide something

• To destroy a memory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4