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Vocabulary Lesson 5

Authored by Daniela Cupsa

English

12th Grade

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Vocabulary Lesson 5
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It's easier to be successful as a substitute teacher if you're self-possessed than if you're nervous and uncertain.

What does self-possessed mean?

devious

procrastinator

composed

ambivalent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you want to keep your bride or groom happy, it's best not to falter when it's your turn to say "I do."

What does falter mean?

relinquish

abhor

pert

hesitate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jonathan worked hard to conceal his disappointment at the outcome of the race.

What does conceal mean?

disparage

hide

deft

derisive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Devious credit card companies lure younger and younger people into debt with offers of low interest rates and even just free t-shirts.

What does devious mean?

derisive

ambivalent

surly

misleading

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you took a cookie from the cookie jar and ate it you can't return it; all you can feel is remorse for what you did!

What does remorse mean?

regret

audacious

aversion

rogue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • On an ordinary day, Mrs. Richardson would have opened the door, told Izzy to turn the volume down, made some disparaging comments about how depressing and angry Izzy’s music always seemed to be.

    Little Fires Everywhere

What does disparaging mean?

derogative

enigmatic

jocular

surly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • The endeavour of these pioneers was a noble and timely one, and much of what they heard found itself reintegrated into new musical works and styles.

    The Story of Music

    What is a good synonym for endeavour in this context?

incorrigible

auster

delusioin

effort

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