Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word Foresight?

• An uncertain belief; an assumption or hypothesis

• resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something

• rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)

• The act of treating with contempt; ridicule or mockery

• the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What vocabulary term matches the following definition:

Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

• Vexed

• Cunningly

• Suavity

• Derision

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following definitions matches the vocabulary term: Gesticulations

• rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)

• a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

• to utter a greeting or farewell to (past tense)

• having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What definition matches the vocabulary term: Derision

• (especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor; to become weaker

• the act of treating with contempt; ridicule or mockery

• resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something

• a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient, from happening

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the term Sagacity?

• In a clever or deceitful way

• in a cheerful or lighthearted way

• the trait of having wisdom and good judgement

• the quality of being charming and gracious in manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match this definition with the correct term:

In a cheerful or lighthearted way

• vexed

• cunningly

• gaily

• sauvity

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word: Suppositions

• an uncertain belief; an assumption or hyphothesis

• In a manner marked by quiet, caution and secrecy

• resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something

• rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Type the term that matches the following definition: A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Type the term that matches the following definition: Excessive boldness, rashness, or daring

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Type the term that matches the definition: Concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character;  the act of deceiving

(a)