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Vocabulary • Ch Set 4 - Grade 12 • Context Clues

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Vocabulary • Ch Set 4 - Grade 12 • Context Clues
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She is considered a paragon of virtue and morality.

 

What does the word 'paragon' mean?

To quit or give up a job

A statement that is overused and unoriginal

A perfect example or model

The people or citizens of a place

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She spoke to him in a patronizing tone, as if he couldn't understand.

 

What does the word 'patronizing' mean?

A person who knows a lot

To act superior or condescending towards someone

A lot of something

The feeling of being full or satisfied

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She filled her speech with empty platitudes and cliches.

 

What does the word 'platitude' mean?

A statement that is overused and unoriginal

To greatly admire and respect someone/thing

The feeling of being full or satisfied

To act superior or condescending towards someone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

She had a plethora of books on her crowded bookshelf.

 

What does the word 'plethora' mean?

High respect and admiration for someone or something

A lot of something

A statement that is overused and unoriginal

To act superior or condescending towards someone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The populacethrived in the newly developed neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'populace' mean?

A statement that is overused and unoriginal

The people or citizens of a place

To quit or give up a job

To move to a lower position or rank

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The heavy rainfall could precipitate flash floods in the area.

 

What does the word 'precipitate' mean?

The people or citizens of a place

To make something happen suddenly and quickly

The feeling of being full or satisfied

Very stinky or rotten, like garbage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The awards ceremony added prestige to her career.

 

What does the word 'prestige' mean?

High respect and admiration for someone or something

To act superior or condescending towards someone

Bending light as it passes through something

A person who knows a lot

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