Vocabulary Lesson #7

Which of the following words means "a state of feeling bored and disinterested"?

• Cantankerous

• Ennui

• Debacle

• Temerity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the synonym of "deride"?

• Praise

• Mock

• Celebrate

• Encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the sentence where "cantankerous" is used correctly.

• The cantankerous weather made it impossible to go hiking.

• She had a cantankerous relationship with her computer, which would never work when she needed it most.

• His cantankerous speech inspired many to take action.

• The recipe was cantankerous and difficult to follow.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "debacle" best describe?

• A successful event

• A minor inconvenience

• A complete failure

• A new beginning

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which word is an antonym of "temerity"?

• Cowardice

• Boldness

• Enthusiasm

• Eagerness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which situation might someone experience "ennui"?

• While riding a roller coaster

• During a thrilling movie

• While waiting in a long, uneventful line

• When receiving an award

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which sentence correctly uses the word "deride"?

• They decided to deride their fears and go skydiving.

• The critics did not hesitate to deride the film for its lackluster plot.

• She hoped to deride in the new year with a bang.

• He offered to deride her to the airport.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the sentence where "cantankerous" is used incorrectly.

• The cantankerous old man yelled at the kids playing on his lawn.

• The debate team had a cantankerous victory over their rivals.

• Her cantankerous cat would hiss at anyone who tried to pet it.

• He was known for his cantankerous nature at meetings, often disagreeing with everyone.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best definition of "temerity"?

• Laziness

• Reckless boldness

• A musical term

• A type of fabric

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "debacle".

• The wedding was a debacle, with the cake falling over and the band arriving late.

• She enjoyed a quiet debacle on the beach at sunset.

• He was known for his debacle skills in chess.

• The debacle of the sun over the mountains was breathtaking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4