SAT Vocabulary in Context Quiz- Week 6

In the heart of the ​ (a)   neighborhood, a grand mansion stood as a testament to opulence. It was a place where dreams turned into reality, where the ​ (b)   seemed fantastical. Those who entered could ​ (c)   the attention to detail that adorned every corner, from the intricate chandeliers to the elegant marble floors. One day, a sudden ​ (d)   of laughter erupted from within, dispelling any notion that such grandeur was accompanied by solemnity. The guests' faces, once contorted with ​ (e)   , now glowed with joy, each finding their own reason to celebrate. Amid the festivities, it was clear that even in a world of privilege, happiness knew no bounds.

• (adj.)
• (n.)
• (v.)
• (adv.)
• (prep.)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

In the heart of the ​ (a)   neighborhood, a grand mansion stood as a testament to opulence. It was a place where dreams turned into reality, where the ​ (b)   seemed fantastical. Those who entered could ​ (c)   the attention to detail that adorned every corner, from the intricate chandeliers to the elegant marble floors. One day, a sudden ​ (d)   of laughter erupted from within, dispelling any notion that such grandeur was accompanied by solemnity. The guests' faces, once contorted with ​ (e)   , now glowed with joy, each finding their own reason to celebrate. Amid the festivities, it was clear that even in a world of privilege, happiness knew no bounds.

• affluent
• feasible
• discern
• sally
• consternation
• dubious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

A child with ​ (a)   intelligence could often be found in the corner of the library, engrossed in books well beyond their years. Their ​ (b)   involvement in the usual child's play was replaced by a hunger for knowledge. As they grew, their brilliance didn't become a source of ​ (c)   , but rather a cause for celebration. Their ​ (d)   ideas and interests were given the space to flourish, nurtured by those who recognized the uniqueness of their mind. What some might have considered ​ (e)   in a child's behavior was viewed as a beacon of promise, a sign of the extraordinary potential within them.

• (adj.)
• (v.)
• (adv.)
• (n.)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

A child with ​ (a)   intelligence could often be found in the corner of the library, engrossed in books well beyond their years. Their ​ (b)   involvement in the usual child's play was replaced by a hunger for knowledge. As they grew, their brilliance didn't become a source of ​ (c)   , but rather a cause for celebration. Their ​ (d)   ideas and interests were given the space to flourish, nurtured by those who recognized the uniqueness of their mind. What some might have considered ​ (e)   in a child's behavior was viewed as a beacon of promise, a sign of the extraordinary potential within them.

• precocious
• disparaged
• perfunctory
• chagrin
• perverse
• voluble

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the annals of history, the event was forever etched as a ​ (a)   – an ambitious endeavor that ended in disaster. It was a stark reminder of the thin line between success and failure. As people looked back, they would often ​ (b)   the decisions that led to such a downfall. Yet, within the shadows of the catastrophe, there emerged those who stood tall, unyielding to doubt. They worked tirelessly to ​ (c)   the chaos, to salvage what they could from the wreckage. Their ​ (d)   determination drowned out the whispers of doubt, and slowly but surely, they began to rebuild what was lost. In the face of adversity, they became each other's most trusted ​ (e)   , united by a shared resolve to overcome.

• fiasco
• deride
• quell
• voluble
• confidants
• eschew

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the rapidly changing landscape of technology, products often face ​ (a)   faster than we anticipate. Once groundbreaking innovations become relics of the past, replaced by the allure of the ​ (b)   promises of the next big thing. The ​ (c)   excitement that accompanies each new gadget is balanced by the knowledge that its time in the spotlight will be fleeting. As society navigates the complexities of progress, the challenge lies in embracing what is new without disregarding what has come before. In a world where the boundary between old and new is blurred, the key lies in discerning what is truly valuable from the sea of transitory trends, while ​ (d)   the temptation to get caught up in the wave of hype.

• obsolescence
• dubious
• voluble
• eschewing

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4