Vocabulary- BNB to Ch. 15

What is the definition of "acquaintance"?

• A) A close friend that you know very well

• B) A person that you know but isn't a close friend

• C) A family member that you occasionally meet

• D) A stranger that you have never met before

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the definition of the word "contaminate"?

• to make something impure by adding something undesirable to it

• to eat very quickly

• a person you know but isn't a close friend

• judging people too quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "After not eating for an entire day, I knew I would ______ my food in a couple of minutes."

• A) nibble

• B) savor

• C) devour

• D) reject

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "exaggerate" mean according to the study guide?

• A) To describe something as smaller or less important than it is

• B) To describe something accurately without any embellishments

• C) To describe something as greater or larger than it is

• D) To underestimate the value or importance of something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which adjective from the study guide describes judging people too quickly or harshly?

• A) knowledgeable

• B) judgmental

• C) ignorant

• D) meticulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word from the study guide would best fit this sentence: It is distressing to know how many people are ______ about recycling and don’t make efforts to reduce waste.

• C) ignorant
• paltry

• resourceful

• reputation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word 'paltry' mean?

• Extremely large

• Very small or too small in amount

• Adequate

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who is able to find solutions to difficult situations or problems?

• Inflexible

• Resourceful

• Helpless

• Unskilled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a 'reputation'?

• A documented record of someone's achievements

• A common opinion that people have about someone or something

• A personal belief about something

• A formal award or recognition

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does 'scrawny' mean?

• Very large and muscular

• Very small or thin in size

• Extremely healthy

• Overweight

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4