Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of abrupt as use in this sentence:

The storm caused an abrupt power failure.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them

• sudden and unexpected

• an action downward, dropping, or falling

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of descent as use in this sentence:

The passengers in the plane began the long descent, hand in hand.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them

• sudden and unexpected

• an action downward, dropping, or falling

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of persist as use in this sentence:

If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them

• sudden and unexpected

• an action downward, dropping, or falling

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of modify as use in this sentence:

Miguelangel modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or make it less extreme

• sudden and unexpected

• an action downward, dropping, or falling

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the definition of pursue as use in this sentence:

Onel chose to pursue a college degree in science.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or make it less extreme

• follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them

• an action downward, dropping, or falling

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of vital as use in this sentence:

Peanut butter is a vital ingredient in the recipe for peanut butter cookies.

• to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty

• make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or make it less extreme

• follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them

• absolutely necessary or important; essential

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of exceed as use in this sentence:

Mrs. Duerr ask you not to exceed your allotted time.

• assemble or cause to assemble not a mass or as one body

• a coherent typically large body of matter with no definite shape

• be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing)

• absolutely necessary or important; essential

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of digest as use in this sentence:

Stunned, Genesis was silent, trying to digest what Yeriel was saying.

• assemble or cause to assemble not a mass or as one body

• a coherent typically large body of matter with no definite shape

• be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing)

• a compilation or summary of material or information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of produce as use in this sentence:

We already produce more than enough food to feed the planet.

• assemble or cause to assemble not a mass or as one body

• a coherent typically large body of matter with no definite shape

• make or manufacture from componets or raw material

• a compilation or summary of material or information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of strike as use in this sentence:

Jose heard the clock strike ten.

• hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement

• a coherent typically large body of matter with no definite shape

• make or manufacture from componets or raw material

• a compilation or summary of material or information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C