Glass Castle Vocabulary Quiz #3

What does 'Retaliation' mean?

• A method of negotiation.

• An act of kindness or generosity.

• A peaceful resolution to a conflict.

• The act of returning an injury or wrong; revenge.

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

What are 'Impediments'?

• Tools that aid in progress.

• Strategies for improvement.

• Obstacles or hindrances that obstruct progress.

• Guidelines for achieving success.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'Malicious' mean?

• Intending or intended to do harm; spiteful.

• Friendly and welcoming.

• Indifferent or neutral.

• Helpful and supportive.

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

What is the meaning of 'Imparting'?

• The act of receiving information.

• The act of ignoring information.

• The act of giving or conveying information or knowledge.

• The act of withholding information.

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

What does 'Cantankerous' mean?

• Easy-going and pleasant.

• Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

• Calm and collected.

• Joyful and enthusiastic.

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

What does 'Relegated' mean?

• Transferred to a different department.

• Maintained at the same level.

• Assigned to a lower position or rank; downgraded.

• Promoted to a higher position.

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

What is the meaning of 'Palatial'?

• Resembling a palace; grand and luxurious.

• Simple and unadorned.

• Small and modest.

• Old and decrepit.

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

What does 'Primitive' refer to?

• Complex and intricate.

• Modern and sophisticated.

• Relating to an early stage of development; basic or crude.

• Relating to an advanced stage of development.

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

What is 'Gumption'?

• Lack of motivation.

• Courage and initiative; resourcefulness.

• Fear and hesitation.

• Indecisiveness.

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

What does 'Spindly' mean?

• Short and stout.

• Long or tall and thin, often in a way that suggests weakness.

• Strong and muscular.

• Wide and robust.

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