MN Ch. 3-4-5 Vocabulary Practice

What does the word "obstinate" mean?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Happy

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word describes someone who is in a bad or nasty mood?

• Sulky

• Joyful

• Energetic

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If someone is "aghast," how are they feeling?

• Excited

• Bored

• Filled with amazement or fear

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Match the word "potent" with its correct meaning.

• Weak

• Powerful

• Slow

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words means "followers who just obey other people's orders"?

• Leaders

• Minions

• Friends

• Teachers

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of "pluck" in the context of courage?

• Fear

• Cowardice

• Courage

• Laziness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the word that means "absurd or foolish talk."

• Wisdom

• Bosh

• Silence

• Truth

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes someone who is "contemptuous"?

• Loving

• Scornful

• Friendly

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If someone is "dotty," how might they behave?

• Normal

• Crazy or eccentric

• Serious

• Logical

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word would you use to describe someone who is "keen"?

• Dull

• Perceptive

• Slow

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4