Fast and Curious: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary Take 2

Front

What does the term 'dissemble' mean?

Back

To pretend or deceive; to conceal one's true motives or feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Define 'sagacity'.

Back

Wisdom or good judgment; the quality of being discerning and insightful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'blather'?

Back

To talk long-windedly or to babble; to speak nonsensically.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'vex' mean?

Back

To annoy, frustrate, or worry someone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'agape'.

Back

Wide open; often used to describe a mouth that is open in surprise or wonder.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'dissemble'?

Back

To feign or to disguise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Provide an example of 'sagacity' in a sentence.

Back

Her sagacity in financial matters helped the company avoid bankruptcy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'blather'?

Back

To speak concisely or to be succinct.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

How can 'vex' be used in a sentence?

Back

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is a situation where someone might be 'agape'?

Back

A child might be agape with wonder when seeing a magician perform.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4