The Minister's Black Veil Vocabulary, Words & Definitions

What is the meaning of the word "antipathy"?

• A deep friendship

• A strong dislike or hatred

• A neutral feeling towards someone or something

• A feeling of indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a student's behavior towards a teacher that is "impertinent"?

• Respectful

• Polite

• Rude or disrespectful

• Shy or timid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for someone's remarks to be "indecorous"?

• They are appropriate and well-mannered

• They are offensive or inappropriate

• They are thoughtful and considerate

• They are humorous and entertaining

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "iniquity" refer to?

• A fair and just action

• A crime or injustice

• A moral or ethical dilemma

• A situation of equality and fairness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for something to be in "obscurity"?

• It is well-known and recognized

• It is hidden or unknown

• It is popular and celebrated

• It is bright and visible

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for a child to be "obstinate"?

• They are easily persuaded or convinced

• They are obedient and compliant

• They are stubborn and refuse to change their mind

• They are curious and open-minded

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for someone to appear "pensive"?

• They are happy and content

• They are lost in thought and reflective

• They are energetic and lively

• They are confused and uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for an alibi to be "plausible"?

• It is believable and likely to be true

• It is fabricated and false

• It is confusing and contradictory

• It is irrelevant and unrelated

What does it mean for something to "portend"?

• It is a sign or indication of something to come

• It is a warning or threat

• It is a prediction or forecast

• It is a coincidence or random occurrence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean for someone to be "sagacious"?

• They are foolish and naive

• They are wise and knowledgeable

• They are indecisive and unsure

• They are arrogant and boastful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4