Vocabulary in Context Flashcard
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English
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8th Grade
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Katherine Hill
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word best fits the sentence? "Despite his __________ feelings about the new policy, he decided to support it."
Back
ambivalent
Answer explanation
The word 'ambivalent' means having mixed feelings, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options do not convey uncertainty or mixed emotions, making 'ambivalent' the best choice.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
amiss
Back
wrong
Answer explanation
The word 'amiss' means something is not right or wrong. Therefore, a synonym for 'amiss' is 'wrong', as it conveys a similar meaning of something being incorrect or out of place.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The teacher's __________ glance at the homework suggested she was not impressed.
Back
cursory
Answer explanation
The word 'cursory' means hasty and not thorough, which fits the context of the teacher's glance at the homework. It implies a lack of attention or care, suggesting she was not impressed. The other options do not convey this meaning.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
"hostile and aggressive"
Back
belligerent
Answer explanation
The word 'belligerent' means hostile and aggressive, making it the correct choice. 'Ambivalent' refers to mixed feelings, 'elation' means great happiness, and 'digress' means to stray from the main topic.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
She tried to __________ the meaning of the poem from its complex language.
Back
derive
Answer explanation
The word 'derive' fits best as it means to obtain or extract meaning, which aligns with the context of understanding the poem's complex language. The other options do not convey this sense of understanding.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
digress
Back
stray
Answer explanation
A synonym for 'digress' is 'stray', as both imply deviating from the main topic or path. The other options, 'focus', 'conclude', and 'simplify', do not convey this meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word best fits the sentence? "His __________ was evident when he received the award." Options: ambivalent, elation, amiss, falter
Back
elation
Answer explanation
The word 'elation' fits best as it means great happiness, which is evident when someone receives an award. The other options do not convey a positive emotional response appropriate for this context.
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