ELA Regents Vocab and Definition

Which word means "open to more than one interpretation"?

• ambiguous

• hostile

• nostalgic

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "apathetic"?

• showing little or no emotion or interest

• hopeful about the future

• longing for the past

• unfriendly; antagonistic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is described as "cynical," what does this mean?

• They believe people are motivated only by self-interest.

• They are emotionally distant.

• They are hopeful about the future.

• They are doubtful and not easily convinced.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word best describes someone who is "not involved or concerned; emotionally distant"?

• detached

• melancholy

• skeptical

• ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

A person who is "hostile" is most likely to be:

• unfriendly; antagonistic

• hopeful about the future

• longing for the past

• open to more than one interpretation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean if a statement is "ironic"?

• It expresses the opposite of what is expected or meant.

• It is doubtful and not easily convinced.

• It is hopeful about the future.

• It is a feeling of sadness or gloom.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word means "a feeling of sadness or gloom"?

• melancholy

• apathetic

• cynical

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "nostalgic," what are they feeling?

• Longing for the past

• Hopeful about the future

• Unfriendly; antagonistic

• Doubtful; not easily convinced

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "optimistic" mean?

• Hopeful about the future

• Believing people are motivated only by self-interest

• Not involved or concerned; emotionally distant

• Expressing the opposite of what is expected or meant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

If a person is "skeptical," how do they feel?

• Doubtful; not easily convinced

• Longing for the past

• Unfriendly; antagonistic

• Hopeful about the future

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4