Vocabulary Mastery 7th Grades

What does the word "hedonist" mean?

• A person who believes in or pursues pleasure as the highest good

• A person who studies ancient texts

• A person who is skilled in magic

• A person who is excessively concerned with minor details

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "fictive"?

• Related to or capable of running very fast

• Pertaining to the creation of art or fictional stories

• Having a strong foundation in reality

• Related to financial matters

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The term "loquacious" is best defined as:

• Easily broken or damaged

• Having a sharp taste or smell

• Very talkative

• Relating to the sky or heavens

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "tawdry" mean?

• Ancient and revered

• Showy but cheap and of poor quality

• Extremely tidy and clean

• Having a smooth, glowing appearance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the correct definition for "winsome":

• Capable of winning a game or competition

• Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way

• Having a strong desire to win or be the best at something

• Full of twists and turns

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "accede"?

• To express disapproval or criticism

• To agree or express consent

• To exceed or go beyond a limit

• To accelerate or speed up

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "censorious" can be defined as:

• Having the quality of being able to sense things

• Severely critical of others

• Related to the act of censoring books or media

• Inclined to preserve historical artifacts

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "jettison" mean?

• To throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship

• To join together or unite

• To navigate or steer a vessel

• To make an official judgment or decision

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The term "nomenclature" refers to:

• A small, gnome-like creature in folklore

• The act of naming or giving a title to someone

• A system or set of names or terms

• The study of laws and their interpretations

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct definition for "kismet":

• A type of lightweight fabric

• A traditional dish from the Middle East

• Destiny or fate

• A small, playful mammal

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E