Amplify Vocabulary List 1

During a school debate, Nora asked Benjamin about his opinion on Halloween celebrations. Benjamin retorted, "That's none of your business!" What is the best meaning of the word retorted?

• rudely responded

• fixed or built

• showed or told

• could not be read

During a school project, Evelyn, Ava, and Benjamin were assigned to work together. Due to some unexpected issues, they had to remold their project plan to meet the deadline. Remold means...

• to take advantage of

• to rudely respond

• to fix or build

• to say someone did something

Arjun, Rohan, and Elijah were discussing the history of the fashion industry. They learned that the exploitation of the garment workers led to numerous deaths in the early 1900s. Which phrase has the same meaning as exploitation?

• to take advantage of

• to respond rudely

• to show or tell

• to be unable to read

Zoe was trying to read Elijah's homework, but his handwriting was so illegible that even David, who was sitting next to him, couldn't read his name. What is the meaning of the word illegible?

• it was unable to be read

• it was fixed

• it was shown or told

• it was taken advantage of

During a chemistry class, Mr. Henry indicated the correct way to pour the chemicals into the beaker. Students like William and Nora were still unsure about the process. Indicated can be defined as.....

• Mr. Henry showed or told something

• Mr. Henry fixed something

• Mr. Henry said something rudely

• Mr. Henry took advantage of something

During a class discussion, Samuel said that James took Scarlett's pencil without asking. This statement is an example of:

• accusation

• illegible

• indicate

• retort

David wrote a note to Aria, but Elijah found that something in the note is unable to be read. What word describes this situation?

• exploitation

• illegible

• remold

• indicate

Oliver wants to show or tell Aria the location of the library. Which word best describes Oliver's action?

• exploitation

• retort

• indicate

• accusation

During a group discussion, David responded rudely to Abigail's point. What word can be used to describe David's response?

• exploitation

• remold

• retort

• accusation

Mason and Evelyn were discussing a situation where someone tries to take advantage of another person. What word best describes this action?

• illegible

• retort

• indicate

• exploitation