Warming UP: Vocabulary

"The twins have distinct personalities."

What is the meaning of the word 'distinct' in the sentence?

• unalike

• similar

• notable

• separate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The Queen placed the valuable jewelry in the secure vault."

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for "vault"?

• safe

• depository

• tomb

• treasury

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The renowned chef cooked a delicious meal."

the word "renowned" can be changed into the words below EXCEPT..

• eminent
• infamous
• notable
• famous

"He is a devoted fan of the band and he attends every one of their concerts."

The word "devoted" in the sentence has the similar meaning with the words below EXCEPT

• dedicated
• committed
• loyal
• obsessed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"She tried to refute his argument with strong evidence."

From the list of words below, which one has the similar meaning with the word "refute" ?

• confirm
• disprove
• validate
• deny

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The telephone was a remarkable invention by Alexander Graham Bell."

the word "invention" in the sentence has the closest meaning with...

• development
• discovery
• creation
• innovation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Complacency can be dangerous when it prevents you from improvement."

from the sentence, can you guess what does "complacency" mean?

• self-doubt

• shyness

• humility

• Self-satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"After a quick discussion, the group reached a consensus on where to have lunch."

what word can replace the word "consensus" in the sentence?

• decision
• compromise
• resolution
• agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Many people find a warm climate to be desirable for vacations."

what is NOT the synonym of the word "desireable"?

• unwanted

• appealing

• attractive

• enticing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"At our school, there is a strong emphasis on learning and respect."

The word "emphasis" in the sentence can be replaced with words below EXCEPT

• importance
• stress

• focus

• rule

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C