Volume 2 Ch 1 Vocabulary Do Now

What best describes the word "serenity" as used in the passage?

• Peaceful state of mind

• Deep sadness

• Intense anger

• Physical strength

The word "augmenting" in the father's speech means:

• Decreasing gradually

• Making larger or worse

• Accepting quietly

• Moving quickly

What does "sacrilege" mean in Elizabeth's context?

• A religious ceremony

• A sacred offering

• A respectful action

• A disrespectful violation

The word "inconstancy" as used by Elizabeth refers to:

• Loyalty

• Stubbornness

• Changeability

• Strength

What does "exerting" mean when the narrator joins Elizabeth?

• Relaxing completely

• Moving slowly

• Making an effort

• Giving up

The word "precipices" in the passage describes:

• Mountain paths

• Gentle slopes

• Steep cliffs

• Rocky caves

"Sublime" in the context of the valley description means:

• Below average

• Awe-inspiring

• Dangerous

• Ordinary

The word "depraved" in Elizabeth's speech means:

• Morally corrupt

• Physically weak

• Mentally stable

• Socially accepted

"Solace" as used in Elizabeth's dialogue means:

• Punishment

• Warning

• Comfort

• Threat

The word "pallid" describing the lightning means:

• Bright and fierce

• Dark and stormy

• Faint and weak

• Quick and sharp