Vocabulary Challenge

What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

• Shy and inarticulate

• Fluent and forceful in speech

• Confusing and unclear

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence.

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society, with almost everyone owning one.

• The teacher gave us a ubiquitous amount of homework.

• I saw a unicorn in the ubiquitous forest.

• The restaurant served a delicious ubiquitous dish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'arduous'.

• Difficult

• Simple

• Effortless

• Easy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the definition of the word 'revere'?

• To feel intense hatred or disgust for someone or something

• To feel indifferent towards someone or something

• To feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

• To feel fear or anxiety towards someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In what context would you use the word 'resilient'?

• Being easily discouraged by challenges

• Being able to recover quickly from difficult conditions or setbacks

• Quickly giving up when faced with setbacks

• Refusing to adapt to difficult situations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Explain the meaning of the word 'superfluous'.

• Critical

• Unnecessary or excessive

• Minimal

• Essential

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Create a sentence using the word 'venerable'.

• She bought a venerable dress for the special occasion.

• The venerable cat purred contentedly in the sun.

• The venerable tree was covered in colorful leaves.

• The venerable old man shared his wisdom with the younger generation.

What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

• carefully planned and executed

• loud and obnoxious

• done in a secret or stealthy way

• open and transparent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Give an example of when someone might be described as 'stoic'.

• A person might be described as 'stoic' when they remain calm and unemotional in the face of adversity or pain.

• When they are easily agitated and reactive

• When they are cheerful and optimistic

• When they are overly emotional and dramatic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the word 'prolific'.

• Highly productive or fruitful

• Moderately productive

• Occasionally productive

• Lazy and unproductive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4