LotF ch 4-6 Vocabulary Review

What is the meaning of the word "belligerent" as used in the sentence: "The belligerent student argued with everyone in the class"?

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Quiet

• Tired

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

Which word best fits the sentence: "The teacher had to _______ the student for talking during the test"?

• Jeer

• Chastise

• Mirage

• Subdued

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "effigy" mean in the sentence: "The protesters burned an effigy of the unpopular leader"?

• A law

• A statue or model

• A speech

• A song

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

Which word means "a countless or extremely great number"?

• Myriad

• Taboo

• Sinewy

• Frayed

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

What is the meaning of "subdued" in the sentence: "Her voice was subdued after the argument"?

• Loud

• Energetic

• Quieted

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best completes the sentence: "The wizard muttered an _______ to cast a spell"?

• Incantation

• Jeer

• Mirage

• Taboo

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

Choose the best word to describe a huge sea monster: "The sailors feared the _______ that lurked beneath the waves."

• Sinewy

• Leviathan

• Frayed

• Blatant

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

Which word would best describe an action that is obvious and done openly without shame?

• Blatant

• Tremulously

• Subdued

• Effigy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the word that means "to mock or make fun of someone":

• Chastise

• Jeer

• Taboo

• Myriad

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

Which word best fits the sentence: "The villain gave a _______ glare that made everyone uneasy"?

• Malevolent

• Frayed

• Sinewy

• Subdued

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