THG Vocab 3

Definition of prestigious

• Having no status, reputation, or influence
• Having high status, reputation, or influence
• Having low status, reputation, or influence
• Having average status, reputation, or influence

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of ordeal

• a pleasant or easy experience or test
• a meaningless or insignificant experience or test
• a fictional or imaginary experience or test
• a painful or difficult experience or test

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of oblige

• To refuse or decline a request.
• To do something as a favor or to be bound by an action

• To cause harm or inconvenience to someone.
• To ignore or neglect a duty or responsibility.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of doggedly

• showing flexibility in action and feeling

• showing weakness

• showing tenacity and persistence

• showing dogs to friends

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of subtle

• not immediately obvious or noticeable
• blatant
• obvious
• easily noticeable

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

True or False: Decadent means a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent

• False
• True

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

True or False: Despondent means in high spirits from a new hope

• True
• False

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of scrupulous

• careless, negligent, and inattentive
• hasty, sloppy, and careless
• indifferent, unconcerned, and negligent
• being very careful, thorough, and attentive to details

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

Definition of ruse

• A straightforward and honest approach.
• A random and unpredictable action.
• A well-thought-out and logical plan.
• A deceptive or cunning strategy or trick.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3

What word matches this definition?

Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or lacking respect

• levity
• irreverant

• ordeal

• scrupulous

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3