6th ELA Vocab Quiz

Define: poignant

• causing laughter or joy.

• a physical object that is sharp or pointed.

• a state of being indifferent or apathetic.

• a feeling of sadness

Define: self-preservation

• a natural feeling to protect one’s self from being harmed

• the process of learning new skills.

• the act of sharing resources.

• a method of meditation.

Define: malevolent

• having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• Wishing to help others unconditionally.
• Having a neutral attitude towards others.
• Showing kindness and compassion to all.

Define: reverently

• with superficial interest
• with casual indifference
• with deep respect or admiration
• with loud criticism

Define: supernatural

• Related to natural laws and phenomena
• a term used for ordinary events

• describing something that is scientifically proved

• cannot be explained by science; beyond what is natural; magical or mysterious

Define: inadequacies

• perfect conditions or states

• excessive qualities or features

• strengths or advantages

• feelings of not being good enough

Define: unfold

• fold something tightly.

• create a new fold in fabric.

• compress an object into a smaller size.

• reveal; to make known or clear 

Define: point of view

• a physical location in space.

• a specific time in history.

• a type of visual art technique.

• • individual way of thinking about something