Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Brave New World • Definitions

What is the definition of 'sheer'?

• To twist and squirm in pain

• A deep narrow valley with steep sides

• Very thin or transparent

• A soft shoe without a heel

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to perform a specific task or action?

• hygiene

• auburn

• function

• squalor

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What word means to say yes or agree with something?

• affirm

• ravine

• sustain

• unprecedented

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What is the definition of 'affirm'?

• To give back what you receive

• To say something in a confident way

• A show or performance that is impressive

• Never seen or done before

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means a very steep and dangerous cliff?

• precipice

• ravine

• sheer

• tact

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What word means to twist and squirm in pain?

• ravine

• affirm

• affirm

• writhe

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'unprecedented'?

• To move in smooth, wavy motions

• Never seen or done before

• To keep going or continue

• A soft shoe without a heel

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of 'hygiene'?

• Taking care of your cleanliness and health

• A way to change or distract attention

• Being careful not to offend others

• To give back what you receive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of 'spectacle'?

• To give back what you receive

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• A show or performance that is impressive

• Taking care of your cleanliness and health

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What word means a long story about made-up characters?

• novel

• precipice

• hygiene

• auburn

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4