Eng II Honors Unit 2 Vocab

What does the term 'promulgated' mean?

• To forget an idea

• To conceal an idea

• To make an idea known to many people

• To criticize an idea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes the ambition to equal or excel others?

• Orthodoxy

• Usurp

• Emulation

• Complacency

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'usurp' mean?

• To ignore power

• To share power equally

• To seize power by force

• To give up power willingly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'complacency'?

• Self-satisfaction with unawareness of dangers

• Dissatisfaction with unawareness of dangers

• Self-satisfaction with awareness of dangers

• Dissatisfaction with awareness of dangers

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'orthodoxy' refer to?

• Rejecting established beliefs

• Being innovative

• Conforming to established doctrine

• Being unconventional

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means 'harsh-sounding'?

• Harmonious

• Euphonious

• Cacophonous

• Melodious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'overtly' mean?

• In a confusing way

• In a misleading way

• In a secretive way

• In a straightforward way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'subvert'?

• To overthrow from the foundation

• To strengthen morals

• To support a foundation

• To build allegiance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'ominously' imply?

• Foreboding evil

• Promising good

• Indicating neutrality

• Suggesting happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is 'opprobrium'?

• Public disgrace

• Public praise

• Private disdain

• Private admiration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E