Vocab Lessons 1-4 Practice

What is the meaning of the word "umbrage"?

• a feeling of annoyance

• a type of bird

• a state of equilibrium

• an act of meditation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In the sentence, "The ________ politician delivered a speech filled with grandiose and meaningless words," which words could replace the blank.

• jaded

• bombastic

• ameliorate

• umbrage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the antonym of "callow"

• experienced

• innocent

• youthful

• bombastic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "aplomb" refer to?

• a type of fruit

• a state of self-confidence and assurance

• a sudden disturbance

• a period of rest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is a synonym for "ameliorate"?

• worsen

• improve

• agitate

• pretend

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which context might one typically experience a "hiatus"?

• a busy workday

• a relaxing vacation

• a heated argument

• a thrilling adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the antonym of "hackneyed"?

• original

• commonplace

• trite

• uninspired

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence, "He used a(n) ____________ to insult her without being too explicit," what word could replace the blank to maintain the sentence's meaning?

• aplomb

• callow

• innuendo

• hiatus

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is a synonym for "jaded"?

• enthusiastic

• worn-out

• innocent

• prerogative

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does it mean to "simulate" something?

• to fake or imitate

• to criticize harshly

• to repaire or improve

• to be excessively grandiose

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4