Animal Farm Vocabulary

Zoe was ensconced in her favorite armchair, surrounded by her collection of books and a warm blanket. What does 'Ensconced' mean?

• a) settled comfortably; sheltered; entrenched

• b) hatred; hostility

• c) sharp; intense; heightened

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a school debate, Avery and Benjamin found themselves on opposing sides. Despite their friendship, the debate topic stirred a sense of 'Enmity' between them. What does 'Enmity' mean in this context?

• a) secret; mysterious; enigmatic

• b) hatred; hostility

• c) tireless; unfaltering

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a science class, Zoe described a type of pain she felt after touching a hot stove. What does 'Acute' mean in this context?

• a) sharp; intense; heightened

• b) easily managed; controllable; obedient

• c) disgraceful; shameful; reprehensible

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Michael found a cryptic note in his locker. What does 'Cryptic' mean?

• merrily; casually; light-heartedly

• secret; mysterious; enigmatic

• outstanding; distinguished; prominent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a marathon, Jackson was described as 'Indefatigable' by his coach. What does this mean?

• a) tireless; unfaltering

• b) to explain; to expand on; to develop or illustrate

• c) stubborn; inflexible; pigheaded; adamant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Noah was praised by his teacher for being 'Tractable'. What does this mean?

• a) following or occurring after death

• b) easily managed; controllable; obedient

• c) excuse; alleged reason; cause; ploy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the school assembly, Noah's actions were described as 'ignominious' by the principal. What does 'Ignominious' mean?

• a) disgraceful; shameful; reprehensible

• b) to surrender; give up; submit; yield

• c) entourage; a group of attendants or servants; followers

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a school play, Evelyn acted 'blithely' on stage. What does 'Blithely' mean?

• a) appeasing; pacifying; soothing; reconciling

• b) merrily; casually; light-heartedly

• c) the way a person looks and acts; manner; conduct; behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the school assembly, the principal praised Aria for her 'eminent' achievements in academics. What does 'Eminent' mean in this context?

• a) speaking very little; silent; aloof; distant; cold

• b) low; dirty; disgusting; squalid; vile

• c) outstanding; distinguished; prominent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a class discussion, William was asked to 'expound' on his thoughts about climate change. What does 'Expound' mean?

• a) to explain; to expand on; to develop or illustrate

• b) a moral fault or failing; wickedness; a sin; a defect or shortcoming

• c) to dig up; to exhume; to remove from a grave; to unearth

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4