Eng IV Vocab #1

What is the definition of bane?

• the hair of a horse
• to dislike a monster
• cause of great distress or annoyance
• skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence best uses for the word havoc?

• My havoc monster has really sharp teeth. 
• Will you havoc the villagers?
• I havoc my teacher until I receive an A in English. 
• The monster wreaked havoc on the village, causing the people to run for their lives.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of prowess?

• excitement over a particular task
• skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
• a nun or postulant from Beowulf
• to be stealthy 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which words are synonyms for purge?

• cleanse, wash, absolve
• toss, throw
• run, chase, fly
• wash, dry, repeat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence best uses the word ravenous?

• I ravenoused the school children and ate every bite.
• The ravenous teacher pounced on her lunch. 
• It is foolish to ravenouse after an old flame.
• The ravenous is an excellent flyer. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which words are synonyms for scourge?

• howl, bawl, yowl 
• fire, water, earth
• beat, hit, music
• affliction, plague, torment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which words are synonyms for wail?

• kick, scream, fight
• loud, unruly, mob
• howl, bawl, yowl
• wipe, scorn, bash 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence best uses the word venerable?

• I venerabled the house in preparation of the king's visit.
• The venerable hero was welcomed to the village.
• Venerable was the hero.
• The well-groomed hero fought venerabley for the land. 

Which words are antonyms for the word archaic?

• script, graffiti, paintings
• old, obsolete, bygone
• modern, new
• arch, round, dome

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which words are synonyms for conjecture?

• speculation, assumption, theory
• conjure, create, conflict
• confident, brilliant, smart
• moody, broody, sad

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A