Which of the following is the definition of DERISION?

expression of disapproval or disappointment

Which of the following is the correct usage of the word FUTILE?

It was a futile attempt to keep the kids in their seats during the magic show

The strategies are futile and will surely lead to success.

There are futile differences between the heart and brain.

Ice is futile for small ankle sprains and stains

Which of the following is NOT a definition for the word CULMINATE?

to progress to the highest development

Which of the following is the CORRECT usage of the word CASTIGATE?

He was castigated by his parents for trying to start a fight during the big game.

The crowd whistled and castigated the performers after they brought the audience to tears.

They castigated the decorators for their great job preparing for the ceremony.

She was castigated for her straight-A report card and good behavior.

The Book Thief VOCAB 1-17

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.8.4, RL.8.4, RI.7.4

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Kelly Archambault

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

AMIABLE

HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER

SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY

TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE

ANTONYM: TO PLEASE

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

PREDOMINANTLY

SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY

TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE

A FEELING OF FEAR OR AGITATION ABOUT SOMETHING

SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

INCENSE

SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE

ANTONYM: TO PLEASE

SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

CONTORT

TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE

A FEELING OF FEAR OR AGITATION ABOUT SOMETHING THAT MAY HAPPEN

HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

PERPLEX

SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY

SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

TREPIDATION

HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER

TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL STATE

A FEELING OF AGITATION OR FEAR ABOUT SOMETHING THAT MAY HAPPEN

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fred's seemingly ____________ question enraged his boss so much that Fred was almost fired

INNOCUOUS

COAX

BERATED

AUDACIOUS

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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The Book Thief VOCAB 1-17

17 questions

AMIABLE

PREDOMINANTLY

INCENSE

CONTORT

PERPLEX

TREPIDATION

Fred's seemingly ____________ question enraged his boss so much that Fred was almost fired

They tried to _______ the puppy back into the house with treats and toys.

She _____________ her children for staying out past their designated curfew.

The plan was ________________ and had very little chance of working in favor of the planners.

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