Unit 14 Choose the Right Word Practice

Choose the right word:

The horse's impressive ___________ , featuring champion ancestors, hinted at its strong and distinguished lineage within the world of competitive racing.

• Pedigree

• Pallor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the right word:
After weeks of neglect, the once vibrant and thriving houseplants became ___________, with wilted leaves and a noticeable lack of energy.

• Devitalized

• Improvised

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the right word:

The speaker's passionate words had the power to __________ excitement and enthusiasm among the students, motivating them to take action for positive change in their school.

• Annex

• Incite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the right word:

After years of fueding, the girls were forced to _________ their friendship after being placed on the same soccer team.

• Reconcile

• Shackle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the right word:

In the attic, we found on old, __________ quilt that looked like it was made in the '40s.

• Cleave

• Threadbare

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the right word:

The captains from the rival teams decided to be __________ with one another as a way to set a good example for their team.

• Cordial

• Glib

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the right word: The juvenile delinquent was ___________ of all charges once the defense attorney brought forth new evidence.

• Exonerated

• Annexed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the right word:

The __________ of her skin indicated that she had not been in the sun in months.

• Embroil

• Pallor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the right word:

The ___________ display of the presentation indicated that the group was not prepared.

• Glib

• Haphazard

Choose the right word:

Due to the icy road conditions, the new driver was anxious to drive up the _____________ hill.

• Precipitous

• Cornerstone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C