Pre-AP English 9, Vocab 5

What is a benefactor?

• an evil enemy
• a kind helper
• a numerical value
• a tool of measurement

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is a synonym for compassion, forgiveness, leniency, and mercy?

• diffident
• indomitable
• clemency
• temerity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which words best define diffident?

• confident and abrupt
• arrogant and presumptuous
• outgoing and friendly
• timid and shy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is defined as: _{to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey}?

• embark
• debunk
• plod
• unfeign

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which is the definition for indomitable?

• entering a dome
• that which cannot be subdued or overcome
• weak and unstable
• lacking motivation; lazy

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does it mean to plod?

• to plan a mission
• to fix a machine
• to walk slowly and heavily
• to receive an award

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a person is remiss, they are:

• putting forth a strong effort
• organized and focused
• angry and bitter
• negligent and careless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which words best define _temerity?

• boldness and rashness
• weakness and fear
• to run and to exclaim
• intelligence and brilliance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which is the definition for unfeigned?

• false; fabricated; insincere
• not feigned; sincere; genuine
• unwilling; reluctant; defiant
• treacherous; dishonest; insincere

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is defined as: _{unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others?}

• altruistic
• benefactor
• clemency
• indomitable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C