Practice words

What does the word "privilege" mean?

• participating in the knowledge of something private or secret

• any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end

• the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine

• a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of people beyond the advantages of most

Answer explanation

The word privilege came from old French meaning "bill or law affecting an individual"

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word "voracious" mean?

• showing great enthusiasm for or interest in

• craving or consuming large quantities of food

• incapable of being satisfied or appeased

• extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "nondescript" mean?

• not stimulating or invigorating

• 1. not worthy of note or attention

• belonging equally to, or shared alike by, two or more or all in question

• of no recognized, definite, or particular type or kind

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word "expulsion" mean?

• the act of driving out or expelling

• to relieve of a charge or load; unload

• to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence

• to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "Laundromat" mean?

• a self-service laundry having coin-operated washers, driers, etc.

• 1. an apparatus, especially a household appliance, for washing clothing, linens, etc.

• a machine, appliance, or apparatus for removing moisture, as by forced ventilation or heat

• a machine for washing dishes, kitchen utensils, etc., automatically

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "extravagant" mean?

• spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful

• a musical or dramatic composition or production, as comic opera or musical comedy, marked by a loose structure, a frivolous theme, and elaborate costuming and staging

• to do less or in a lesser fashion than is usual or requisite

• not having undergone processes of preparing, dressing, finishing, refining, or manufacture

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "recede" mean?

• to go or move away; retreat; go to or toward a more distant point; withdraw

• to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state

• to take into one's possession

• to plant seeds again

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "indignant" mean?

• feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

• without rough motion; still or nearly still

• highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive

• feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "demure" mean?

• characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

• not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring

• sincere; genuine

• to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4