Words in Context Practice

The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.

What does the word brusquely mean?

• Gentle

• Harsh

• Uncaring

• Smooth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

What does the word annihilated mean?

• To weaken

• To move

• To stop

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Bobby thinks it's funny to tantalize Sally, such as making fun of her curly hair, but it only makes the other kids mad at him.

What does the word tantalize mean?

• To help

• To tease

• To tattletale

• To hit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with real wood.

What does ligneous mean?

• Made of stone

• Metallic in color

• Strong and sturdy

• Like or near wood

The departing president of the organization gave his valediction. When he was through, he welcomed the new president to the podium.

What does the word valediction mean?

• Speech saying goodbye

• Letter to the president

• Staying in the same position

• Starting a fresh job

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The new speaker from the health clinic was so inarticulate that all of us left the auditorium wondering what the message was.

What does the word inarticulate mean?

• does not see well

• does not have a microphone

• does not speak well

• does not listen well

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Terry was being obstinate; she was being stubborn and refused to see any movie other than the one she wanted.

What does the word obstinate mean?

• Cooperative and nice

• Unbending and headstrong

• Fun and carefree

• Afraid and uneasy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing like jumping off the roof of our house into the pool!

What does the word vacuous mean?

• Lack of thought, mindless

• Daring and brave

• Happy and joyful

• Athletic and strong

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The scientist used his new apparatus to change the weather. It was big, silver, and full of buttons and nobs.

What does the word apparatus mean?

• A computer screen

• A tool

• A project

• A machine

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

What is the meaning of the word sweltered?

• Ate

• Burned

• Sunburned

• Slept

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D