Vocabulary in Context

Read the following sentence: 'The teacher's laudatory comments about the student's work made her feel proud.' What does 'laudatory' mean in this context?

• expressing disappointment or disapproval

• indicating confusion or uncertainty

• describing something as ordinary or unremarkable

• expressing praise or admiration

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, 'The ominous clouds signaled an approaching storm,' what does 'ominous' mean?

• indicating that the weather will remain calm

• describing a bright and sunny day

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• giving the impression that something good is going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, 'The protagonist's altruistic actions saved the day,' what does 'altruistic' mean?

• Greedy or selfish

• Selfless or unselfish

• Lazy or unmotivated

• Caring or compassionate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'resilient' in the sentence, 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• stubborn

• fragile

• easily discouraged

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

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 politician's rhetoric failed to convince the audience,' what does 'rhetoric' mean?

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• A type of musical instrument

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

What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous' in the sentence, 'In the city, fast food restaurants are ubiquitous'?

• Limited to specific locations

• Present everywhere

• Only found in certain areas

• Rarely seen

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 eclectic style drew praise from critics,' what does 'eclectic' mean?

• Drawing criticism from critics

• Having a single style or source

• Being unoriginal and uninspired

• Combining elements from different sources or styles

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'exemplary' mean in the sentence, 'The student's exemplary behavior earned her a scholarship'?

• outstanding or excellent

• mediocre or average

• unremarkable or ordinary

• subpar or unsatisfactory

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, 'The company's prosperity led to expansion,' what does 'prosperity' mean?

• Growth, development, and progress

• Happiness, contentment, and satisfaction

• Success, wealth, and flourishing condition

• Failure, poverty, and declining condition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

• referring to something solid and permanent

• lasting for a very long time

• related to the ocean

• lasting for a very short time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F