ELA 7 Vocabulary Lesson 4

What does the word "legacy" mean?

• A new beginning

• Inheritance; heritage

• A temporary situation

• A future plan

What is the meaning of "magnitude"?

• Small size

• Unimportance

• The great size of something; importance

• A minor detail

What does "mortify" mean?

• To make someone happy

• To cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed

• To encourage someone

• To surprise someone

What is the definition of "nimble"?

• Slow and clumsy

• Quick and light in movement; agile

• Heavy and awkward

• Lazy and inactive

What does "perceive" mean?

• To ignore something

• To become aware; the way one views something; come to realize

• To forget something

• To misunderstand something

What is the meaning of "perturb"?

• To calm someone

• To annoy someone

• To entertain someone

• To comfort someone

What does "recede" mean?

• To advance forward

• To go or move back

• To stay in place

• To jump ahead

What is the definition of "retort"?

• A long explanation

• A snappy answer

• A silent response

• A question

What does "substantial" mean?

• Insignificant

• Extraordinary, important; plenty of

• Minimal

• Unimportant

What is the meaning of "toxic"?

• Harmless

• Poisonous; deadly

• Beneficial

• Safe