Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary

What does the word "vigilance" mean in the context of being aware of your surroundings?

• Carelessness

• Alertness

• Indifference

• Ignorance

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 is a synonym for "impediment"?

• Assistance

• Obstacle

• Encouragement

• Support

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 "luminous" describe?

• Something that is dark

• Something that is light-emitting

• Something that is heavy

• Something that is silent

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

To "calibrate" an instrument means to:

• Break it

• Adjust it for accuracy

• Ignore it

• Disassemble it

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 of the following is a synonym for "hindrance"?

• Aid

• Barrier

• Help

• Benefit

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 "consternation" refer to?

• Calmness

• Delight

• Dismay

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone "cowers," they are likely:

• Standing tall

• Hiding in fear

• Laughing loudly

• Running fast

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

To "synchronize" means to:

• Disorganize

• Align in time

• Separate

• Confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does it mean to "neutralize" something?

• To enhance it

• To make it ineffective

• To strengthen it

• To ignore it

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

A "grimace" is a type of:

• Smile

• Frown

• Laugh

• Yawn

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