Vocabulary Review

The DJ on our college radio station is known for his unpredictable taste in music, sampling everything from classical guitar to heavy metal to reggae. When I interviewed him for the school newspaper, I learned that his musical choices mirror his mercurial temperament; our conversation was like few I'd ever had.

What is the meaning of unpredictable as used in the passage?  (V.1.3)

• unreliable

• constant

• varying

• fast moving

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Business analysts disagree about the sometimes exorbitantly high pay of business executives. Some argue that it is often justified and can help corporations remain competitive, while others attribute it to avarice and believe it affects companies negatively. Though some studies have found support for the former argument, a 2014 study supports the latter argument. It identifies several signs of executive greed and finds that they are linked to poorer company performance.

Which is the best synonym for avarice as used in the passage?  (V.1.3)

• experience

• greed

• laziness

• performance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In a recent study on urban development, researchers argue that the proliferation of high-rise buildings in city centers can lead to increased shadowing, affecting the livability and sustainability of these areas. The study suggests that careful planning is needed to mitigate these effects.

What does proliferation mean in this context?  (V.1.3)

• reduction

• spread

• height

• construction

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

1. Read the etymology of the word vigilant.

Origin: French

vigil - watchful, awake, be lively, thrive

What does the word vigilant mean according to its origin? (V.1.2)

• 1. alert

• 1. stirred

• 1. hyper

• 1. inattentive

I have never been a pen artist and I have never succeeded with rhetorical flourishes unless it were by accident. But I have always admired supremely that which I could realize the least. The woman who can coin words and ideas to suit me best would not be unlike Mrs. Swaim, and when I heard her I said: “That is worthy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.”

What is the meaning of coin as used in the passage?  (V.1.3)

• change

• purchase

• assess

• create

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

While I have been sitting here I have been thinking that we have made strides in journalism in the last forty years. I recall the first time I ever wrote for a paper. The periodical was called the Lily. It was edited and quite appropriately—by a Mrs. Bloomer. The next paper to which I contributed was the Una. These two journals were the only avenues women had through which to face themselves in type to any extent worthy of note before the war.

What is the meaning of avenues as used in the passage?  (V.1.3)

• roads

• options

• adventures

• problems

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

5. Read the etymology of the word nefarious.

Origin: Latin

nefas-immoral act

Based on its word origin what does nefarious mean? (V.1.2)

• depressed

• unfortunate

• evil

• kind

5. Read the etymology of the word facade.

Origin: French

face-face

Which would be considered the facade of a building? (V.1.2)

• front

• backyard

• rood

• floor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

When she discovered that someone had tampered with her carefully organized files, she was boiling. The meticulous arrangement of documents, painstakingly sorted and labeled, had been disrupted without any regard for her efforts.

What is the meaning of boiling as used in the passage?  (V.1.3)

• hot

• calming

• enraged

• sunburned

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

As a staunch proponent of sustainable living, Sarah tirelessly advocates for eco-friendly practices within her community. From organizing recycling drives to promoting energy-efficient technologies, she is a dedicated advocate for minimizing the environmental impact of daily activities.

Replace the word proponent, as used in these lines, to keep its meaning. (V.1.3)

• business woman

• denier

• athlete

• supporter

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D