Vocabulary Lesson #10

What does the word "engender" mean?

• To cause or give rise to

• To destroy completely

• To remain unchanged

• To separate or divide

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is a synonym of "nuance"?

• Clarity

• Subtlety

• Obviousness

• Uniformity

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word "covert" mean?

• Open and visible

• Secret or hidden

• Loud and clear

• Bright and colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is an antonym of "renown"?

• Fame

• Obscurity

• Prestige

• Honor

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does the word "tangent" mean in a non-mathematical context?

• A direct approach

• A relevant point

• Going off-topic

• A straight line

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym of "engender"?

• Suppress

• Generate

• Diminish

• Separate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the antonym of "covert"?

• Hidden

• Explicit

• Secretive

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following best describes a "nuance" in literature?

• A major plot twist

• A clear moral lesson

• A subtle difference in meaning

• An obvious theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the best synonym for "renown"?

• Anonymity

• Infamy

• Celebrity

• Mediocrity

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Which of the following is an antonym of "tangent" in the context of a conversation?

• Irrelevant

• Pertinent

• Unrelated

• Divergent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A