Vocab Quiz Set 6

Last updated about 3 years ago
8 questions
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23

Match the following definitions to the correct vocabulary word.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
mortification
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
asunder
eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
reverie
be strongly attracted to someone or something
devour
an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
apparition
a teacher, especially a strict one
repose
the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak
chivalry
great embarrassment and shame
smitten
apart; divided
guise
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
pedagogue
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
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22

Match the following definitions to the correct vocabulary word.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
calavera de azucar
isolated and hidden away
la familia
Small sugar skulls are placed on the altar and often have the name of the deceased person inscribed on the forehead
Comparsa
means "offering" in Spanish, and when talking about Day of the Dead celebrations, it is used to refer to the things that are placed on the altar for the spirits. Sometimes the altar itself is referred to as an ofrenda.
incense
a carnival-like celebration in which people dress up in costumes and dance
pan de muerto
“Bread of the dead”, a special type of bread, can vary greatly from region to region
la muerte
a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces
sequestered
Spanish word meaning death
feliz
Spanish word meaning family
ofrenda
Spanish word meaning welcome
bienvenidos
Spanish word meaning happy
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10
Select the correct vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.

My grandmother always bursts out a warm,"__________" when we go to visit her.
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12
Select the two correct vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.

When we set up our altar, or __________, we always include __________ as an offering to our loved ones.
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10
Select the correct vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.

In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Ichabod's job is a __________ and he rules his classroom very strictly.
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7

What two vocabulary words would best complete the sentence? Select all of the options that apply to the statement below:

On Halloween it can be hard to tell if the figure in front of you is a true ____________ or simply a ___________.

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8

What two vocabulary words would best complete the sentence? Select all of the options that apply to the statement below:

Ichabod would often lie in a state of __________ and get lost in ___________ when thinking of Katrina.

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8

What two vocabulary words would best complete the sentence? Select all of the options that apply to the statement below:

During the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), ___________________ burn ______________ as a sweet smelling offering to honor their loved ones who have passed away.