Vocabulary Gold 3

When I first moved to Florida, I thought it was hot. But, then I acclimated to it. I don't think it's hot any longer.

• get used to it

• hate it

• dislike it

• love it

The two teams amalgamated to become one super team!

• fought

• seperated

• joined

• battled

Frankenstein's monster was an anathema. He hated him even more after he killed the child.

• something you make

• something you love

• something you hate

• something you meet

My husband is a teacher for his full time job, but as an avocation, he likes to work on cars.

• full time job

• hobby

• punishment

• necessity

I couldn't believe how concave the crater was! The meteorite must have hit the earth hard!

• curved out

• curved in

• flat

• slanted

Although Mary has no vocal talent, her parents have allowed her to delude herself into believing she is a great singer.

• deceive or tricked

• been forthright or honest

• be happy about

• be angry about

In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?

• hives
• problems
• honeybees
• beekeepers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• advanced
• cancelled
• delayed
• expedited 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

• rejection
• shock
• disapproval
• praise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

• fun
• horrible
• delicious
• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4