Vocabulary in Context: Born a Crime
Authored by Claribel Robles
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the word "ostracism"?
The exclusion of someone from a society or group
The process of making something less dangerous
The ability to adapt to new situations
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "assimilate" mean?
To criticize someone publicly
To blend in or become part of a group
To create a barrier
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define "denounce."
To praise someone
To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil
To save money
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "defuse"?
To make a situation less tense or dangerous
To exclude someone
To plan an event
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "a natural liking or attraction to something"?
Affinity
Anomaly
Barrage
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "anomaly" mean?
Something that deviates from what is standard or expected
A type of punishment
A small group
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct definition of "uppity."
Acting in a humble way
Behaving in an arrogant or self-important manner
Being very generous
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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