What is the definition of 'Cacophony'?

A) A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

What is the definition of 'Jargon'?

Specialized language used by a particular group

What is the definition of 'Ravenous'?

Extremely hungry or eager for something

What is the definition of 'Feigning'?

Pretending to feel or be affected by something

What is the definition of 'Centrifuge'?

A) A machine that spins rapidly to separate substances

What is the definition of 'Pratfall'?

A) A humiliating or embarrassing fall or mistake

What is the definition of 'Dictum'?

An authoritative statement or decree

What is the definition of 'Nomadic'?

Moving from place to place without a permanent home

What is the definition of 'Titillation'?

Excitement or stimulation, often in a superficial way

What is the definition of 'Theremin'?

An electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions:

Something that goes along with something else

What does 'Rationalize' mean?

To justify an action with logical but false reasoning

A system of oppressive power or control

What does 'Insidious' mean?

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words.

What does 'Invigorate' mean?

Betrayal of one's country or government

To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body.

What does 'Skepticism' mean?

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

What does 'Perpetual' mean?

To send or pass something along

To think deeply about something

Concerned with beauty or artistic impact.

What does 'Tyranny' mean?

A) A system of oppressive power or control

B) Coming together from different directions

What does 'Linguist' mean?

A) A person skilled in languages

B) To bounce off a surface at an angle

C) A state of emptiness or destruction

D) Made up of incomplete or broken pieces.

What does 'Discourse' mean?

A) Conversation or written debate

C) A massive force that is unstoppable

What does 'Treason' mean?

A) Betrayal of one's country or government

B) To justify an action with logical but false reasoning

D) To give strength or energy to.

What does 'Cadence' mean?

A) A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

B) Doubt or questioning attitude

D) A system of oppressive power or control.

What does 'Incriminate' mean?

To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

Betrayal of one's country or government.

What does 'Prattled' mean?

Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

What does 'Pyre' mean?

A) A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

B) To justify an action with logical but false reasoning

D) To give strength or energy to.

What does 'Scapegoat' mean?

A) A person or group blamed for something they did not do

B) Doubt or questioning attitude

D) A system of oppressive power or control.

What does 'Reverberate' mean?

Betrayal of one's country or government.

What does 'Obligation' mean?

B) A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

C) To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

D) Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way.

What does 'Clarity' mean?

Clearness in thought or expression

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

What does 'Transmit' mean?

To send or pass something along

Clearness in thought or expression

What does 'Contemplate' mean?

To think deeply about something

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way.

What does 'Aesthetic' mean?

Concerned with beauty or artistic impact

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

What does 'Converging' mean?

Coming together from different directions

Clearness in thought or expression

What does 'Illumine' mean?

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way.

What does 'Luminous' mean?

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

What does 'Ricochet' mean?

To bounce off a surface at an angle

Clearness in thought or expression

What does 'Desolation' mean?

A) A state of emptiness or destruction

B) A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

C) To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

D) Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way.

What does 'Fragmentary' mean?

Made up of incomplete or broken pieces

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

What does 'Incessantly' mean?

Clearness in thought or expression

What does 'Juggernaut' mean?

A) A massive force that is unstoppable

B) A rhythmic flow of sounds or words

C) To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

D) Spoke in a foolish or inconsequential way.

What does 'Rend' mean?

A pile of combustible materials for burning a body

A person or group blamed for something they did not do

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Stolid'?

Showing little or no emotion; not easily excited

A musician or poet

A feeling of sadness

Relating to small blood vessels

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Minstrel'?

A musician or poet, often referring to historical performers

Showing little or no emotion

A feeling of sadness

Relating to small blood vessels

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Melancholy'?

A) A feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

B) A musician or poet

C) Showing little or no emotion

D) Relating to small blood vessels

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Capillary'?

Relating to small blood vessels or fine tubes

A musician or poet

Showing little or no emotion

A feeling of sadness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Proboscis'?

A) A long, flexible snout or nose, often used metaphorically

B) A musician or poet

C) Showing little or no emotion

D) A feeling of sadness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Proclivity'?

A natural inclination or tendency to do something

A musician or poet

Showing little or no emotion

A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Odious'?

Extremely unpleasant or repulsive

A musician or poet

Showing little or no emotion

A feeling of sadness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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