Al Capone Does My Shirts Vocabulary 19 - 20

Al Capone was a notorious gangster. What does notorious mean?

• Well-known for something bad or negative
• Kind and generous
• Unknown and insignificant
• Famous for something good or positive

If someone was distinguished, they would be considered_______?

• respected
• ignored
• disrespected
• insignificant

What is an antonym for notorious? (2 answers)

• unknown

• good

• popular

• well-known

Could you suggest another word that has the same meaning as notorious?

• unknown

• famous

• nameless

• innocent

What is the definition of indignity?

• The definition of indignity is a feeling of joy and contentment
• The definition of indignity is a state of honor and respect
• The definition of indignity is a situation that causes someone to feel proud and dignified
• The definition of indignity is a treatment or situation that causes someone to feel shame or to lose their dignity.

What is a synonym for indignity?

• praise
• honor
• insult

• respect

What is the opposite of indignity?

• shame
• humiliation
• disgrace
• dignity

Piper's preposterous behavior got Moose in trouble with the warden.

What does preposterous mean?

• Completely logical
• Sensible
• Extremely unreasonable or absurd/foolish

• Rational

What would a synonym be for preposterous?

• reasonable
• sensible
• foolish

• logical

What is the opposite meaning of preposterous?

• ridiculous
• absurd
• reasonable
• nonsensical