English 12 Vocab List 1 2022-23

Choose the synonym for the underline word below.

Harry was a charming and clever man.

• Embroil

• Adroit

• Livid

• Ostentatious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display

• ostentatious

• livid

• embroil

• adroit

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Flashy; Showy; Seeking attention

• livid

• embroil

• ostentatious

• adroit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

very angry

• embroil

• livid

• ostentatious

• adroit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

My mom was_____________when she saw that my brother earned three failing grades on his report card.

• livid

• ostentatious

• vilify

• embroil

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The two countries were _____ in a decades-long war.

• embroiled

• vilified

• adroited

• livid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

to involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions; to throw into confusion or disorder; entangle

• embroil

• ostentatious

• adroit

• vilify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

You do not want to do this to yourself when it comes to drama.

• Embroil

• Livid

• Ostentatious

• Vilify

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Governments can become ______ in hostile actions when peaceful talks fail.

• embroiled

• vilified

• adroited

• ostentatious

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Lina vilified Hiro when she

• robbed him.
• spoke unfavorably of him.
• grabbed him.
• brought him a sandwich.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4