Unit 1 (ELA 2): Vocabulary List #1

What is the definition of the word 'vain'?

• having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements, something with no real worth

• being very generous and selfless

• showing great intelligence and wisdom

• having a strong sense of humor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means 'To be reserved or serious'?

• dignity

• joy

• carelessness

• humor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word fits this sentence: 'He couldn’t help but make a ______.'?

• remark

• mistake

• promise

• excuse

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the word 'possess' mean?

• To own or have

• To ignore or avoid

• To forget or lose

• To dislike or hate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is defined as 'A fictional story of something supernatural, a story meant to demonstrate a universal truth'?

• fable

• biography

• manual

• editorial

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the definition of 'plot'?

• The plan of a main story

• A type of character

• The setting of a story

• A literary device used for dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which word means 'Unpleasant, offensive to the senses'?

• foul

• sweet

• gentle

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'bristled' mean?

• To stand stiffly, to make angry

• To laugh loudly

• To run quickly

• To sleep deeply

• To sing softly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word fits this definition: 'A recurring phrase or verse in a poem/song'?

• refrain

• chorus

• stanza

• bridge

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the meaning of 'foray'?

• An attempt to do something

• A type of fruit

• A musical instrument

• A style of painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4