Academic Vocabulary Week 4

Academic Vocabulary Week 4

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of lamented?

• was lame

• expressed regret

• was happy

• showed respect

Fill in the Blank

What part of speech is lamented?

lamented

​Definition: expressed regret

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​Part of speech: verb

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​Example: He lamented his bad grade.

What does the word indignity mean?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of indignity?

• feeling that one has been disrespected

• not correct

• expressed regret

• talking loudly

indignity

​Definition: feeling that one has been disrespected

​Part of speech: noun

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​Example: She felt great indignity for being asked to give up her seat.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of reproach?

• feeling that one has been disrespected

• not correct

• disapproval, criticism

• taking a break

reproach

​Definition: disapproval, criticism

​Part of speech: noun

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​Example: His work was beyond reproach.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of discordant?

• feeling that one has been disrespected

• understanding

• expressed regret

• lacking harmony

discordant

​Definition: lacking harmony

​Part of speech: adjective

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​Example: The orchestra was discordant.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of squabbling?

• feeling that one has been disrespected

• fighting noisily over small matters

• expressed regret

• scaring someone

squabbling

​Definition: fighting noisily over small matters

​Part of speech: verb

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​Example: The kids were squabbling on the playground.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of devastated?

• feeling that one has been disrespected

• put together or built

• destroyed, completely upset

• talking loudly

devastated

​Definition: destroyed, completely upset

​Part of speech: verb

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​Example: The hurricane devastated the town.