Critical Vocabulary R24 Part 1

What is the definition and part of speech of the word "prudence"?

• A) The act of predicting future events - Verb

• B) The quality of being cautious, careful, and sensible in making decisions or taking actions - Noun

• C) A person who studies the mind and behavior - Adjective

• D) The state of being physically or mentally tired - Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "prosaic"?

• A) Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace; unromantic - Adjective

• B) The act of communicating through gestures - Verb

• C) A person who creates works of art - Noun

• D) Having a strong and unpleasant smell - Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "predominantly"?

• A) Mainly or primarily; for the most part - Adverb

• B) The act of making something more colorful - Verb

• C) A person who studies animal behavior - Noun

• D) Having a pleasant taste or flavor - Adjective

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "perspective"?

• A) The act of causing harm or damage - Verb

• B) A person who studies the past - Adjective

• C) A particular attitude or way of viewing something; a point of view - Noun

• D) The state of being uncertain or hesitant - Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "peril"?

• A) Serious and immediate danger - Noun

• B) The act of expressing strong disapproval - Verb

• C) A person who performs in plays - Adjective

• D) The state of being alone or isolated - Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "quest"?

• A) A long or arduous search for something; a journey undertaken in order to achieve a goal - Noun

• B) The act of speaking or expressing thoughts in a rhythmic manner - Verb

• C) A person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence - Adjective

• D) The state of being free from tension or anxiety - Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "ravage"?

• A) The act of speaking loudly and forcefully - Verb

• B) To cause severe damage or destruction - Verb

• C) A person who excels in a particular skill or talent - Adjective

• D) The state of being unable to move or act - Noun

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "redistribute"?

• A) The act of organizing and arranging things systematically - Verb

• B) To distribute or allocate again in a different or more equitable way - Verb

• C) A person who studies the structure of languages - Noun

• D) The state of being in agreement or harmony - Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "reintegrate"?

• A) The act of searching for hidden or lost items - Verb

• B) To separate or divide into parts - Verb

• C) To integrate or incorporate again into a larger whole or group - Verb

• D) The state of being excessively talkative - Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "relevant"?

• A) The act of drawing conclusions based on evidence - Verb

• B) Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand; pertinent - Adjective

• C) A person who studies the origin and development of words - Noun

• D) The state of being mentally or emotionally stable - Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D