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A Rose for Emily Vocabulary

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the dome-like structure on the top of this building?

a)

spire

b)

cupola

c)

temerity

d)

pall

2.

The ornate ________ draped over the coffin was woven by her family members as an act of respect.

a)

acrid

b)

pall

c)

sibilant

d)

cupola

3.

This woman's coquettish smile shows that this date is going well. What can you infer "coquettish" means?

a)

blinds or shutters

b)

earnest disapproval

c)

flirtatious

d)

hissing

4.

The House of Representatives, a group of people elected to take part of a formal process, is an example of a...

a)

deputation

b)

cabal

c)

cupola

d)

pall

5.

Also known as a steeple, a ______________ is "a tapering roof or analogous pyramidal construction surmounting a tower."

a)

spire

b)

cupola

c)

capal

d)

sibilant

6.

Becky could hear the sibilant whispers of her coworkers as they gossiped about her relationship with the boss.


What best describes the definition of the word "sibilant?"

a)

a chemical compound used to get rid of smells

b)

inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic

c)

members of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council

d)

hissing

7.

This baby skunk may be cute now, but he will one day be able to spray and produce an ________ odor.

a)

acrid

b)

macabre

c)

pall

d)

coquettish

8.

The 21st century cabal Anonymous uses a digital platform to leak political information to the public.


A cabal is...

a)

a member of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council

b)

a small group of secret plotters, as against a government or person in authority

c)

a picturesque grouping of persons or objects; a striking scene

d)

pale; faint or deficient in color; wan

9.

This image shows a penguin acting with temerity as it awakes the sleeping polar bear to impress it's date. Temerity means...

a)

reckless boldness; rashness.

b)

pale; faint or deficient in color; wan

c)

to make the husband of an unfaithful wife

d)

characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner

10.

Bill Gates knows he is privileged to have his wealth and acknowledges it is his responsibility to spend his money in ways that make a difference. He frequently gives his money to charities to help those less fortunate than himself. He is the epitome of...

a)

deputation

b)

Noblesse Oblige

c)

Pall

d)

Acrid

11.

This painting is considered to be "macabre." Why?

a)

it shows the bravery, despite the obvious dangers involved, of humans dancing with skeletons

b)

it has an unpleasant taste or smell

c)

it shows a happy dance between people and skeletons

d)

it shows death or injury

12.

This meme shows a squirrel who is about to ______________ his enemy.

a)

cabal

b)

vanquish

c)

acrid

d)

pall