Vocabulary List #4 Practice

At the beginning, Martin's _____________ reaction to the woman was anxiety, which turned into fear later.

• optimistic

• arrogant

• initial

In "Thank You, M'am", the reader was left feeling ________________ about Roger's future because he changed his behavior.

• optimistic

• arrogant

• cautious

• coarse

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

_________________ obstacles, Petit did not back down from a challenge, which proves that he is one of the most determined people.

• Enduring

• Speculating

• Despite

• Ensuring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Synonym for "decorated" or "involved".

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Synonym for "boastful" or "brags a lot".

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Categorize the following words into describing words and action words.

Groups:

(a) Describing Words

,

(b) Action Words

• arrogant- overconfident

• ensure- to secure

• speculate- to suppose

• optimistic- hopeful

• coarse- harsh, rough

• endure- to deal with

• project- to plan ahead

• cautious- careful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Two words from Vocabulary List #4 can be used as transition words within a paragraph or essay. These two words are: ​ (a)   , which means "first" and ​ (b)   , which means "even though".​

• initially
• despite
• adversity
• shift
• brood

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

​ ​ (a)   feeling apprehensive, Jacques ​ (b)   that he would still go on the rollercoaster.

• projected
• Despite
• Endured
• speculated
• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Match the following synonyms to their vocabulary words.

• arrogant

• grumpy

• despite

• conflict

• endure

• to suffer through

• coarse

• not considering

• adversity

• prideful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match the following synonyms with their vocabulary word.

• speculate

• watchful

• cautious

• to suppose based on evidence

• ensure

• positive

• optimistic

• to estimate

• project

• to guarantee

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A