Understanding Words in Context

What is the definition of the word 'frugal' as used in the sentence: 'She was frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals'?

• Careful with money and not spending it unnecessarily

• Careless with money and spending it unnecessarily

• Generous with money and always looking for expensive deals

• Indifferent to money and not concerned with finding good deals

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's acerbic comments made the students uncomfortable', what does the word 'acerbic' mean?

• Bitter and sour

• Sweet and pleasant

• Soft and gentle

• Sharp and forthright, often in a way that is critical or sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence 'The politician's bombastic speech was met with skepticism', what does the word 'bombastic' mean?

• Soft-spoken and meaningful; deflated

• Loud and clear; concise

• High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

• Eloquent and persuasive; impactful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence: 'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral'?

• lasting for a long time

• related to the ocean

• lasting for a very short time

• referring to a specific point in time

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence 'The detective's perspicacious observations helped solve the case', what does the word 'perspicacious' mean?

• having a bad memory

• being physically strong

• having a poor sense of smell

• having a keen insight or understanding

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'ubiquitous' as used in the sentence: 'Cell phones have become ubiquitous in modern society'?

• Rare, uncommon, or scarce

• Obsolete, outdated, or archaic

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• Temporary, fleeting, or momentary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence 'The artist's evocative paintings stirred deep emotions in the viewers', what does the word 'evocative' mean?

• Inducing laughter and joy

• Creating a sense of boredom

• Causing physical pain

• Arousing strong feelings or memories

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'She was known for her gregarious personality and love of socializing'?

• sociable

• introverted

• reserved

• shy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence 'The company's audacious plan to expand into new markets paid off', what does the word 'audacious' mean?

• timid, cautious, or hesitant

• boring, uninteresting, or dull

• rude, disrespectful, or impolite

• bold, daring, or adventurous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of the word 'ubiquitous' as used in the sentence: 'The sound of car horns is ubiquitous in the city'?

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

• rare, scarce, or uncommon

• loud, noisy, or disruptive

• fragrant, aromatic, or pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F