AVID Vocabulary Test A-C

Police erected __________________ to keep the crowds from approaching the crime scene.

• concoction

• bluffs

• barricades

• commotion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

• brandish

• contort

• bluff

• counter

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the ___________________ waters of the east coast sea fish are found, together with pike, perch and other fresh-water forms.

• attentive

• brackish

• apprehensive

• conspicuous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.

• adversary

• bluff

• banish

• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

synonyms: enemy, foe, rival

• attentive

• adversary

• aptitude

• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

synonyms: confidence, poise, tact

• attentive

• adversary

• aptitude

• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

antonyms: calm, collective, cool

• bluff

• apprehensive

• brackish

• attentive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

antonyms: skillessness, stupidity, incapacity

• adversary

• aptitude

• altitude

• attentive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The good wizard protected the temple with a spell to _________________ evil spirits.

• attentive

• banish

• brandish

• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

antonyms: mindful, aware, heedful

• bluff

• apprehensive

• brackish

• attentive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A