Wordly Wise Book 11 Lesson 11

The word VICISSITUDES MOST NEARLY means:

• (n.) changes in circumstances; fluctuations; ups and downs

• (adj.) Having great variety; diverse

• (adj.) full of juice; juicy.

• (n.) a figure of speech by which an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in cruel kindness or to make haste slowly.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The word ATTENUATE MOST NEARLY means:

• (n.) treeless plains; flat; of the artic region

• (v.) to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing.

• (n.) Something enormous in size or power

• (v.) To reduce or weaken in force, value or intensity

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (v.) to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing.

• PREVAIL

• PLENITUDE

• PUTREFY

• POSTULATE

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (adj.) Having great variety; diverse

• MULTIFARIOUS

• PLENITUDE

• SUCCULENT

• IMPINGE

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition: (n.) Something enormous in size or power

• VICISSITUDES

• BEHEMOTH

• ATTENUATE

• UNEQUIVOCAL

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The underdog team was able to _____ over the favored team by making them run around in circles trying to get the ball. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• ATTENUATE

• MULTIFARIOUS

• DISINTER

• PREVAIL

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The CSI guy had to _____ the body to find evidence of murder. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• SALUBRIOUS

• VICISSITUDES

• SUCCULENT

• DISINTER

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

He built a large fence because he heard his neighbor was going to _____ on his property. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• UNEQUIVOCAL

• IMPINGE

• MULTIFARIOUS

• POSTULATE

The captain wanted _____ support from his men but they decided to mutiny anyway. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• BEHEMOTH

• DISINTER

• IMPINGE

• UNEQUIVOCAL

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The word TUNDRA BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

• There are very few animals living in the _____ because the weather is too cold.

• There are very few animals living in the _____ because the weather is too cold.

• He stood by her through all her _____ during her lifetime and the ups and downs were numerous.

• They ordered a _____ of food to feed all their guests at the wedding until the food fight started then there was none left.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C