Vocabulary Week 8

Which of the following words means "worthy of admiration"?

• Reprobate

• Admirable

• Despondent

• Enraptured

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is used to describe something extremely small in size?

• Minuscule

• Minute

• Massive

• Major

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word best describes a person who is feeling very happy and delighted?

• Despondent

• Enraptured

• Reprobate

• Capacious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a room is described as "capacious," what does it mean?

• It is very small.

• It is very large.

• It is very bright.

• It is very dark.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word would best describe a person who is morally unprincipled?

• Admirable

• Reprobate

• Enraptured

• Capacious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "despondent" mean?

• Extremely happy

• Very confused

• In a state of hopelessness

• In a state of excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for "enraptured"?

• Elated

• Gloomy

• Spacious

• Wicked

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Identify the sentence that uses the word, "minute" correctly.

• She made a minute adjustment to the microscope slide to achieve better focus.

  
  

• Despite facing numerous challenges, her minute perseverance and positive attitude helped her achieve her goals and inspire those around her.

  
  

• As the orchestra began to play, the audience was minute by the captivating melody, lost in a world of pure musical bliss.

• 
  After receiving yet another rejection letter, she felt utterly minute, questioning her worth and her future prospects.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following scenarios best fits the word "despondent"?

• A student jumps with joy after receiving an award.

• A traveler is thrilled at the sight of a breathtaking landscape.

• A writer feels hopeless after receiving multiple rejections from publishers.

• A chef is proud after winning a prestigious cooking competition.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following accurately describes the adjective "minute" in the sentence: "The scientist observed the specimen with minute attention to detail"?

• Significant and prominent

• Large and conspicuous

• Excessively small or tiny

• Quick and brief

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C