ELA 3 - Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'Archaic' refer to?

• Something from an earlier period, outdated, or no longer in common use.

• A vivid or dramatic representation, often frozen in time.

• To clear someone from blame or suspicion.

• The idea that people of high rank are responsible for others.

What is the meaning of 'Tableau'?

• A vivid or dramatic representation, often frozen in time like a scene in a play or picture.

• To find a way around an obstacle or restriction.

• Extremely harmful or toxic.

• Sharp, harsh, or unpleasantly strong in taste or smell.

What does 'Vindicate' mean?

• To clear someone from blame or suspicion, to justify or defend.

• A secretive or conspiratorial group.

• The idea that people of high rank are responsible for others.

• To find a way around an obstacle or restriction.

Define 'Noblesse Oblige'.

• The idea that people of high rank or birth are responsible for the welfare of those less privileged.

• A vivid or dramatic representation, often frozen in time.

• To clear someone from blame or suspicion.

• Extremely harmful or toxic.

What is a 'Cabal'?

• A secretive or conspiratorial group, often working toward a specific goal.

• To find a way around an obstacle or restriction.

• Sharp, harsh, or unpleasantly strong in taste or smell.

• The idea that people of high rank are responsible for others.

What does 'Circumvent' mean?

• To find a way around an obstacle or restriction, often by clever or deceitful means.

• A vivid or dramatic representation, often frozen in time.

• To clear someone from blame or suspicion.

• Extremely harmful or toxic.

Define 'Virulent'.

• Extremely harmful or toxic, often used in the context of diseases or hostile actions.

• A secretive or conspiratorial group.

• The idea that people of high rank are responsible for others.

• Sharp, harsh, or unpleasantly strong in taste or smell.

What does 'Acrid' mean?

• Sharp, harsh, or unpleasantly strong in taste or smell.

• A vivid or dramatic representation, often frozen in time.

• To clear someone from blame or suspicion.

• Extremely harmful or toxic.