"Meet Victor Frankenstein" Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word 'dissipate'?

• To gather or collect.

• To concentrate or condense.

• To unite or assemble.

• To scatter or disperse

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

John is a construction worker. Which word best describes the physical or mental exertion he experiences on a daily basis?

• struggle

• difficulty

• effort

• strain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'relinquished'?

• To forcefully take control of something.

• To share something with others.

• To hold onto something tightly.

• To voluntarily give up or let go of something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'exonerate' mean?

• To absolve someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To ignore or overlook a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To punish someone for a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To accuse someone of a wrongdoing or mistake.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word refers to courage and strength in facing difficulties?

• fortitude

• courage

• strength

• fearlessness

Answer explanation

Courage and strength are used in the question- therefore, they shouldn't be the answer! While fearlessness is similar to courage, it doesn't apply to facing "difficulty". Fortitude is the strongest answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of the word 'repellent'? Ex: "I found his very presence repellent."

• Something that is able to repel or drive away something else.

• Something that is attracted to something else.

• To push or force something away.

• A substance used to repel insects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means fluent or persuasive speaking or writing?

• incoherence

• eloquence

• rambling

• articulation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'fastidious' mean?

• Being very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

• Being indifferent and apathetic.

• Being disorganized and messy.

• Being careless and negligent.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means unable to be changed or reversed?

• irreversible

• unchangeable

• immutable

• irrevocable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'arduous'?

• difficult or strenuous

• relaxing or leisurely

• simple or uncomplicated

• easy or effortless

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4