PEAK Vocabulary Part One

Precarious means dangerous or unpredictable

• True
• False

What does audacious mean?  

• hard to get a hold of
• very loud
• daring or bold
• crack or split

The alleged plan to end world hunger was unsuccessful.  
What part of speech is alleged?  

• noun
• verb
• adjective
• adverb

The speech elicited a strong applause from the crowd.  
What does elicited mean?  

• undervalued or misjudged
• bright or showy
• caused or produced
• stopped

Demeanor means untold or a secret

• True
• False

What does incredulously mean?  

• aggresively
• injured or weakened
• unaccustomed
• distrustfully or doubtfully

"I really wanted that one," I told my sister begrudgingly.  
What does begrudgingly mean?  

• jealously
• rude or impolite
• sincere or heartfelt
• intimidating or scary

An upward movement 

• poignant 
• ascent
• demeanor 
• carin 

Full of guilt and regret  

• blanch
• poignant 
• remorseful 
• elusive

The use of force or threats to make somebody do something  

• ascent
• cairn 
• precarious
• duress

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E