It's Trevor Noah: Born A Crime vocabulary chp 4-8

What is the meaning of the word 'preconceptions'? 'Preconceptions' means _________.

• Ideas one already has; biases; prejudices

• A sudden realization; an epiphany

• A detailed plan for the future

• A type of scientific experiment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'pandemonium'?

• Complete silence

• Mass chaos; mayhem

• Happiness

• Organization

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'anomaly'?

• A regular occurrence

• An irregularity; something wrong

• A type of animal

• A mathematical formula

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'dilapidated'?

• Very clean

• Run down; shabby

• Expensive

• Modern

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'ostensibly'? Ostensibly means _________.

• Supposedly; allegedly

• Clearly; obviously

• Secretly; covertly

• Rarely; infrequently

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'furtively'?

• Secretively; sneakily

• Loudly; openly

• Quickly; hurriedly

• Carelessly; recklessly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'missives'?

• Letters; written notices

• Weapons; tools of war

• Songs; musical compositions

• Paintings; works of art

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'malicious'?

• Done to be mean on purpose

• Related to being generous

• Associated with happiness

• Done by accident

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'voracious'?

• Huge appetite; hungrily

• Very slow; sluggish

• Extremely tired; exhausted

• Completely silent; mute

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'animosity'? Animosity means _________.

• Hostility; hatred

• Friendship; affection

• Curiosity; interest

• Calmness; peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4