Vocabulary Workshop Units 1-6 Level C Hon

Hannah is known for her economical lifestyle, always avoiding waste and luxury. Her spending habits are best described as scanty and meager. Which word best describes her approach?

• frugal

• detriment

• incognito

• venerate

• wanton

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After the walls of their city fell to the enemy, the inhabitants, including Ava, Isla, and Lily, withdrew to the citadel and continued the struggle from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means... 

• proclamation, edict

• boos, disproval, ridicule

• fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

• wreckage, debris

• coliseum, museum

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

During the school field trip, Anika was jostled by the crowd at the museum entrance before she could grab a map. Based on context, jostled most likely means...

• soared

• pushed

• lingered

• portioned

• held

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a morning discussion, Luna asked Mason, 'What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching?' Based on context, adage most likely means... 

• maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying

• windfall

• fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

• cheers, acclaim

• poem, stanza

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In the school marathon, the fastest students like Emma and Abigail outpaced the coach's expectations, but the laggards were left far behind. Based on context, laggards most likely means... 

• slavish, groveling, fawning

• early bird, swift, speedy, promt

• harmonious, in agreement

• slowpoke, straggler, sluggish

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During her tenure as CEO, Grace bypassed the board of directors and governed the company by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means... 

• proclamation, edict

• boos, disproval, ridicule

• progress, advance

• wreckage, debris

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Our project manager gave Aria and Evelyn permission to collaborate on their presentations because they were addressing related client issues. Based on context, collaborate most likely means... 

• work alone

• unfold, emerge

• portion, section, extract

• team up, join forces

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If Emma shows a little patience with her new startup, that venture may grow into a(n) bonanza for her. Based on context, bonanza most likely means...

• maxim, saw, aphorism

• windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, jackpot

• fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

• proclamation, edict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mason's stubbornness about handling all project tasks on his own precludes his getting the assistance from Aiden and Zoe that he needs so badly. Based on context, precludes most likely means... 

• help, promote, facilitate

• unfolds, emerges

• hinder, check, stop

• progress, advance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In a history class presentation, Benjamin discussed the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, which was the first step in releasing African Americans from their servile bonds. Based on context, servile most likely means...

• slavish, groveling, fawning

• masterly, overbearing

• harmonious, in agreement

• surly, ill-tempered

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C