Northanger Abbey Vocab List Ch. 1-5 & Setting Terms

What is the meaning of the term 'Bath' as used in Jane Austen's time?

• A city in England known in Jane Austen’s time as a fashionable place where people visited to socialize, relax, and attend events.

• A type of medicinal herb commonly used in the 19th century.

• A style of dress popular among the English aristocracy.

• A traditional English dessert served at social gatherings.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the meaning of the word 'Heroine'?

• The main female character in a story, often admired for her courage or qualities.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A rare gemstone found in Africa.

• A traditional dance form from Europe.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'Sallow' mean?

• An unhealthy yellow or pale brown color in a person’s skin.

• A bright and cheerful expression.

• A deep and restful sleep.

• A strong and muscular build.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What are 'Propensities'?

• Natural habits or tendencies to behave in certain ways.

• Physical objects used in experiments.

• Mathematical equations for probability.

• Tools for measuring temperature.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'Sufficient' mean?

• Enough to meet a need or requirement.

• Less than required.

• Impossible to achieve.

• Unrelated to needs.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Acquisition' mean?

• Something gained, learned, or obtained.

• A type of plant.

• A mathematical operation.

• A musical instrument.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'Disposition' mean?

• A person’s general attitude, mood, or way of acting.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A specific place or location.

• A kind of musical instrument.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What are 'Lodgings'?

• A place to stay or live, often rented rooms.

• A type of food served in hotels.

• A form of transportation.

• A kind of clothing.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a 'Protégée'?

• A young woman guided, taught, or supported by someone more experienced.

• A type of French dessert.

• A traditional dance from Spain.

• A rare gemstone.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Ineffectual' mean?

• Not able to produce the desired result; weak or powerless.

• Full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Likely to succeed or effective.

• Related to physical strength.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4