The Art of Suspense Vocab Set 1

What does the word 'acquire' mean?

• To give or donate something

• To get, receive, or earn something

• To lose or misplace something

• To dislike or reject something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word can be used in place of 'genial'?

• Unfriendly

• Cheerful

• Boring

• Sad

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'intrigue' mean?

• To raise one's curiosity or interest

• To make someone angry

• To apologize or make amends

• To ignore or disregard

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does it mean to 'justify' something?

• To explain or give a good reason for

• To make something smaller

• To make something bigger

• To make something disappear

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'offensive' mean?

• Pleasant and enjoyable

• Disgusting and deeply upsetting

• Funny and entertaining

• Beautiful and attractive

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to be 'ruthless'?

• Kind and compassionate

• Caring and considerate

• Cruel and unworried about causing pain to others

• Generous and giving

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to be 'vindictive'?

• Having or showing a desire for revenge

• Forgiving and understanding

• Honest and trustworthy

• Loving and affectionate

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word can be used in place of 'acquisition'?

• Loss

• Gain

• Mistake

• Accident

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

What does the word 'acquisitive' mean?

• Not interested in acquiring things

• Interested in acquiring things

• Afraid of acquiring things

• Unaware of acquiring things

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to 'offend' someone?

• To make someone happy

• To make someone laugh

• To make someone angry or upset

• To make someone confused

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4