Mastering Advanced Vocabulary

Imagine this scenario: Abigail, Mason, and Elijah are in a bustling city. Which of their actions best illustrates the concept of being "cognizant"?

• Abigail is diligently taking notes during a city tour.

• Mason looks both ways before crossing the busy street.

• Elijah is following a recipe to bake a cake at a city bakery.

• Abigail is ignoring the speed limit signs while driving through the city.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Arjun, Emma, and Ethan are playing a game of 'Democracy'. In this game, "Disenfranchisement" is most likely to occur in which situation?

• A community in the game is given extra voting rights.

• A group of players in the game is denied the right to vote.

• A new team is formed in the game.

• Players participate in a public demonstration in the game.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Imagine David, Abigail, and Daniel are on a thrilling adventure. They see something in the sky. Choose the sentence that uses the word "ominous" correctly to describe what they saw.

• The ominous clouds in the sky suggested a storm was approaching.

• The flowers in the garden gave an ominous fragrance.

• The chef's ominous cooking skills were praised by everyone.

• The student's ominous answers secured him the highest grade.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Ava, Aria, and Samuel are characters in a thrilling novel. If Samuel acts with "impunity", what is he likely doing?

• Samuel shows great respect for authority, just like Ava and Aria.

• Samuel is punished for every wrongdoing, unlike Ava and Aria who always manage to escape.

• Samuel, unlike Ava and Aria, is always aware of the consequences of his actions.

• Samuel commits misdeeds without facing any consequences, while Ava and Aria are always caught.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Samuel, Evelyn, and Anika are characters in a novel. If "Estrangement" occurs between them, what is most likely to result?

• A deepening of their friendship.

• A surprise family reunion.

• Feelings of alienation and division.

• A surprise birthday party for Anika.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Daniel, Mason, and Charlotte are playing a game of 'Truth or Dare'. If Daniel decides to "transgress" the rules of the game, what is he likely doing?

• Following the rules strictly.

• Crossing a physical boundary on the game board.

• Going beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable in the game.

• Traveling across the country.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine this scenario: Benjamin and Oliver are characters in a thrilling adventure story. "Retaliation" in their story often occurs when one of them:

• Forgives the other for a past mistake.

• Takes revenge for a perceived wrong.

• Offers help to Avery, their friend in need.

• Reflects on their own actions and seeks redemption.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mason, Kai, and Nora are playing a game of 'Kingdoms and Castles'. In the game, a "prerogative" is a special power that only the king or queen can use. Can you guess what a "prerogative" might be in real life?

• A task that is assigned by someone else.

• A special right or privilege enjoyed by an individual or group.

• A law that must be obeyed by everyone.

• A duty that is performed reluctantly.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Imagine Hannah, Abigail, and William are participating in a school election. In this context, a "plurality" would refer to:

• The total number of votes cast by all the students.

• The minimum number of votes Hannah, Abigail, or William need to win.

• The number of votes by which the winning candidate (be it Hannah, Abigail, or William) defeats the runner-up.

• The situation where either Hannah, Abigail, or William receives more votes than any other, but not a majority.

Imagine Benjamin, Aria, and Noah are having a lively debate. They stumble upon a situation that is described as "paradoxical." What does this mean?

• The situation is very straightforward and easy for them to understand.

• The situation involves Benjamin, Aria, and Noah having opposing viewpoints.

• The situation seems to contradict itself, yet it might be true.

• The situation is dangerous or threatening to Benjamin, Aria, and Noah.