"Ruthless" Vocab Practice

What is the definition of 'genial'?

• Unfriendly, gloomy, or mean.

• Serious, indifferent, or rude.

• Annoying, irritating, or unpleasant.

• Friendly, cheerful, or kind

Give a synonym for 'ruthless'.

• happy

• sad

• merciless

• angry

What part of speech is 'vindictiveness'?

• adverb

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Outside, the woods lay basking in clear October sunlight; trees a riot of color, air full of Autumn’s __________ and the sharp, exciting smell of moist, leaf-covered earth.

• vindictiveness

• tang

• pellets

• lark

What is the part of speech of 'begrudge'?

• verb

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

Provide a synonym for 'tackle'.

• gear

• address

• deal with

• handle

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B

What part of speech is the word 'pellets' used?

• verb

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

Which word best fits the sentence? “At least no one has found an __________ once it’s down it’s curtains.”

• ruthless

• antidote

• genial

• lark

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TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

What does the term 'lark' mean?

• innocent or good-natured mischief; a prank.

• A type of flower that blooms at night.

• A large bird of prey known for its hunting skills.

• A term used to describe someone who is lazy and sleeps a lot.

Give a synonym for 'pile'.

• heap

• mound

• cluster

• get rich

Tags

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2B

TEKS.ELA.R.2E

TEKS.ELA.RI.2B

TEKS.MATH.8.2B